Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu

Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu (pronounced [ˈbɾiːʃɛ pɾi ˈpoːu̯xɔʋɛm ˈɡɾaːtsu]) is a dispersed settlement just south of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] It lies in the valley of Little Creek (Mala Voda) on the road from Polhov Gradec to Lučine and includes the hamlets of Škofijski Hrib (Slovene: Škofijski hrib), Zavrh, and Štebavnik.[3] It is surrounded by Praproče Hill (Praproški grič, 594 m) and Mount Polhov Gradec (Polhograjska gora, 842 m) to the north, Little Peak (Mali vrh, 708 m) to the west, Big Hill (Visoki hrib, 602 m) to the south, Kladnik Hill (588 m) to the southeast, and Zvonščica Hill (530 m) to the east.[4]

Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu
Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu is located in Slovenia
Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu
Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°3′29.73″N 14°18′11.22″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
 • Total3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi)
Elevation
375.4 m (1,231.6 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total162
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Briše to Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu in 1953.[5] The name Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu literally means 'Briše near Polhov Gradec'. Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu was first mentioned in written records in 1410 as hof ze Grisch.[6][7] In the past it was known as Brische in German.[8] The name Briše is shared with a number of other settlements in Slovenia but is of unclear origin, perhaps derived from a personal name.[7]

Religious heritage
Three Kings Church

The local church stands south of the settlement and is dedicated to the Three Kings. It was first mentioned in documents dating to 1526. It was extended and rebuilt in the 18th century. The main altar dates to 1912.[3][9] The altar painting of the Three Kings is believed to be a work by Leopold Layer (1752–1828). The church is registered as cultural heritage.[10]

At the northeast end of the village on the road to Polhov Gradec is an open chapel-shrine dedicated to the Three Kings. It was designed by Tomaž Štrukelj, a pupil of Jože Plečnik, and was built in 1939 to replace an older shrine damaged by flooding in 1924 and 1926. It incorporates a copy of a wooden high relief dating from approximately 1650 from the old chapel depicting the Three Kings.[6] The shrine is registered as cultural heritage.[11]

  • Open chapel-shrine, dedicated to the Three Kings
    Open chapel-shrine, dedicated to the Three Kings
  • Closed chapel-shrine, dedicated to the Virgin Mary
    Closed chapel-shrine, dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Other cultural heritage

In addition to its church and shrine, Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu has a number of other registered cultural heritage items:

  • The Three Kings archaeological site is still largely unexplored. It lies west of Three Kings' Church. Artificial defensive terraces have been discovered here that would have controlled the route from the narrow valley of Little Creek (Mala voda).[12]
  • The farm at Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu no. 13 stands southwest of the village core, at the entry to the valley of Little Creek. The buildings are arranged in a cluster; the two-story house has been restored and the year 1860 is carved into the semicircular door casing. There are also a two-story barn and a chapel-shrine with doors, as well as a double hayrack across the road.[13]
  • The farm at Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu no. 3 stands in the village center and dates from the 19th century. It consists of a two-story house that combines a living area and area for animals under a single symmetrical gabled roof. The facade facing the road has been reworked; its upper level with small windows and a traditional wooden balcony has been preserved, as has the barn section of the structure.[14]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu include:

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Dobrova–Polhov Gradec municipal site Archived January 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Savnik, Roman (1971). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 404.
  4. Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu on Geopedia (in Slovene) Archived December 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  6. Briše tourism association website (in Slovene) Archived November 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  7. Snoj, Marko. 2009. Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, pp. 81–82.
  8. Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung, no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 14.
  9. Polhov Gradec Parish site (in Slovene) Archived 2009-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  10. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 2127
  11. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 17160
  12. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived April 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 22674
  13. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 17208
  14. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 17209
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