Strahomer

Strahomer (pronounced [stɾaxɔˈmɛːɾ]) is a village in the Municipality of Ig in central Slovenia. The municipality is part of the traditional region of Inner Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Strahomer
Strahomer is located in Slovenia
Strahomer
Strahomer
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°56′35.4″N 14°29′19.9″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityIg
Area
 • Total6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation
309.6 m (1,015.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total143
[1]

Geography
Strahomer Pond

Strahomer Pod (Slovene: Ribnik Strahomer, Bajer) lies 900 meters (3,000 ft) south of Strahomer. It was created in 1974, has an area of 2 hectares (4.9 acres), and is 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) deep. It has been used for catch-and-release fishing since 2017.[3]

Name

Strahomer was attested in historical sources as Strachamer in 1415, Dachanier in 1436, and Drachomer in 1445, among other spellings.[4] The name Strahomer is derived from the Slavic personal name *Straxoměrъ, probably referring to an early inhabitant of the place.[5]

History

Strahomer was already inhabited in prehistoric times by pile dwellers. Many Roman artifacts have also been found in the area.[6]

Church
Saint James's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint James (Slovene: sveti Jakob) and belongs to the Parish of Tomišelj. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1495 but was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century. Some original frescos from the late 15th century survive on the interior walls.[7]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Ig municipal site
  3. Ribnik Strahomer. Ljubljana: Ribiška družina Barje. (Sign posted at Strahomer Pond).
  4. "Strahomer". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  5. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 397.
  6. Savnik, Roman, ed. 1971. Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije, p. 434.
  7. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2568



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