Grødvigen Gold Prospect, Hisøy, Arendal, Agder, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Grødvigen Gold Prospect | Prospect |
| Hisøy | Island |
| Arendal | Municipality |
| Agder | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
58° 25' 49'' North , 8° 46' 25'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arendal | 30,916 (2017) | 3.4km |
| Fevik | 4,989 (2014) | 8.1km |
| Rykene | 647 (2013) | 8.2km |
| Grimstad | 9,561 (2017) | 14.5km |
| Tvedestrand | 1,975 (2016) | 23.2km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Graudviga
Other Languages:
Norwegian:
Grødvigen gullskjerp, Hisøy, Arendal, Agder, Norge
Located somewhere around the cove Grødvigen. The Danish King Christian IV is supposed to have financed a minor gold prospect somewhere near the Grødevigen bay, on the island of Hisøy.
A golden coin in the collection of the Aust-Agder museum og arkiv in Arendal is supposed to be made from that gold.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Baltic Shield
- Sveconorwegian BeltShield
Norway
- ⭔Aust-AgderCounty
ScandinaviaRegion
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