Lancova Vas (pronounced [ˈlaːntsɔʋa ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Lancova vas) is a settlement on the left bank of the Polskava River in the Municipality of Videm in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Lancova Vas
Lancova Vas is located in Slovenia
Lancova Vas
Lancova Vas
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°22′14.56″N 15°51′22.7″E / 46.3707111°N 15.856306°E / 46.3707111; 15.856306
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityVidem
Area
 • Total
4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation
226.5 m (743.1 ft)
Population
 (2014)
 • Total
535
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History

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In 1989, part of the territory of Lancova Vas was separated to become a new settlement called Lancova Vas pri Ptuju.[3]

Cultural heritage

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In 2006, during construction work for a new section of a motorway, a rescue archaeological survey and partial excavations were conducted and remains of a Roman era settlement were discovered.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Lancova vas, Videm". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ^ Videm municipal site
  3. ^ "Naselje Draženci". Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 27972
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