Četena Ravan

Četena Ravan (pronounced [tʃɛˈteːna ɾaˈʋaːn]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Četena Ravan
Četena Ravan Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°10′2.1″N 14°11′5.77″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Upper Carniola
Municipality	Gorenja Vas–Poljane
Area
• Total	0.59 km^2 (0.23 sq mi)
Elevation	895 m (2,936 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	36
[1]

Name

Četena Ravan was attested in historical sources as Seteneraun in 1291, Tanawren and Zeta Nawren in 1453, and Czetenorawen in 1500, among other transcriptions.[3] The name is derived from the verb črtati 'to clear (land)', and thus means 'cleared plateau'.[4] The common noun ravan 'flatland, plateau' is relatively common in Slovene toponyms.[5]

Church

Saint Brice's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Brice (Slovene: sveti Brikcij). It is a late Gothic structure with a five-sided apse and a square nave. Although it was extended in the late 18th century, early 16th-century frescos, some painted by Jernej of Loka, survive in the sanctuary. The main altar dates to the late 17th century with 16th-century statues.[6]

References

1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
2. Gorenja Vas–Poljane municipal site
3. "Četena Ravan". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
4. Bezlaj, France (1977). Etimološki slovar slovenskega jezika. Vol. 1: A-J. Ljubljana: Mladinska knjiga. pp. 89–90.
5. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 348.
6. Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane (in Slovene)

External links

• Media related to Četena Ravan at Wikimedia Commons
• Četena Ravan on Geopedia