Četena Ravan () is a small settlement in the

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in the

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region of

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Name

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

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Brice (). It is a late

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structure with a five-sided

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and a square

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. Although it was extended in the late 18th century, early 16th-century

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s, some painted by

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, survive in the

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. The main

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dates to the late 17th century with 16th-century statues.Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane
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References

External links

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Četena Ravan on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Gorenja vas-Poljane {{GorenjavasPoljane-geo-stub