Primskovo (pronounced [ˈpɾiːmskɔʋɔ]; German: Primskau[2] or Primskou[3]) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Kranj in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is now part of the city of Kranj.[4] Primskovo lies above the left bank of the Kokra River, connected to the center of Kranj by a bridge 28 m above the gorge of the river, offering an impressive view. The houses in Primskovo mingle with those of neighboring Klanec, also a former independent settlement.[1]

Primskovo
Primskovo is located in Slovenia
Primskovo
Primskovo
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°14′49.07″N 14°22′14.07″E / 46.2469639°N 14.3705750°E / 46.2469639; 14.3705750
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityKranj
Elevation395 m (1,296 ft)

Name

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The name Primskovo is probably derives from an adjective form of the Slavic common noun *prijьmьskъ 'son-in-law that settles on the bride's farm', shortened from a longer name such as Prijьmьskovo selo/polje (literally, 'son-in-law's village/field'). It may also be derived from the (unconfirmed) nickname *Primъ, meaning 'Primъ's (village/field)'.[5] In the past the German name was Primskau[2] or Primskou.[3]

History

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The remains of a stronghold built for protection against Ottoman attacks are visible in Primskovo.[4] A primary school with four grades was established in the village in 1890.[1] Primskovo was annexed by the city of Kranj in 1957, ending its existence as a separate settlement.[6][7][8]

Church

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View from the north
Interior
Assumption Church

The parish church in Primskovo is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1631 in a visitation inventory. The current structure was built in 1729 as a chapel of ease of the Parish of Preddvor. The church was the seat of a chapelry from 1793 to 1814.[1] It was elevated to the Parish of Kranj-Primskovo on 7 June 1965.[9]

Notable people

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Notable people that were born or lived in Primskovo include:

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Krajevni leksikon Dravske Banovine. 1937. Ljubljana: Zveza za tujski promet za Slovenijo, p. 247.
  2. ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 56.
  3. ^ a b Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung, no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 7.
  4. ^ a b c d Savnik, Roman (1968). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. pp. 159, 162.
  5. ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. pp. 333–334.
  6. ^ "Uredba o razglasitvi novih naselij, o združitvi naselij in o preimenovanju naselij". Uradni list Ljudske republike Slovenije. 14 (40): 669–670. October 31, 1957. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Razširjeni seznam sprememb naselij od 1948 do 1964: preimenovanja, združevanja, odcepitve, pristavki, razglasitve in ukinitve. 1965. Ljubljana: Zavod SR Slovenije za statistiko, p. 51.
  8. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  9. ^ Župnija Kranj-Primskovo: Zgodovina (in Slovene)
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