Brezje pri Trebelnem (pronounced [ˈbɾéːzjɛ pɾi tɾɛˈbéːu̯nɛm]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Mokronog-Trebelno in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Brezje pri Trebelnem
Brezje pri Trebelnem is located in Slovenia
Brezje pri Trebelnem
Brezje pri Trebelnem
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′55.06″N 15°7′44.7″E / 45.8819611°N 15.129083°E / 45.8819611; 15.129083
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityMokronog-Trebelno
Area
 • Total1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Elevation
377.3 m (1,237.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total32
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Name

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Brezje pri Trebelnem was attested in written sources as Pirkenfeld in 1365, Pirchk in 1385, Chlain Wresawsikchz in 1406, Klain Pirikch in 1433, and Bresawicz in 1472, among other spellings.[3] The name of the settlement was changed from Brezje to Brezje pri Trebelnem in 1953.[4]

Cultural heritage

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A Late Bronze Age settlement with an associated burial ground with 31 burial mounds has been identified near the settlement.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Mokronog-Trebelno municipal website
  3. ^ "Brezje". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  5. ^ "EŠD 9563". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
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