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Litlabø
19.06.2018 - 16:35
The first finds of pyrite at Litlabø in Stord came to light in 1864. Forty years later sulphuric ore was mined from an open mine. From 1874 to 1880 it was used for dynamite production. That came to a sudden end when the factory exploded and three people died.
Last changed: 19.06.2018 | Content type: Place
Sagvåg
19.06.2018 - 16:36
The pit saw on the property of the farm Valvatna, is the origin of the name Sagvåg. The sawmill is mentioned as early as 1564. The name of the place at that time was Fuglesalt, but soon there is only talk of Saugvog.
Last changed: 19.06.2018 | Content type: Place