The Oppland Regiment was a Norwegian infantry regiment, formed in 1657 and stationed at
Elverum
is a municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Østerdalen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Elverum. Other settlements in the municipality include Heradsbygd, Sørskog ...
. The area of population east of the river Leiret (literally the camp) adjacent to
Christiansfjell Fortress
Christiansfjeld Fortress is a historic fort located in the town of Elverum which is located in Elverum Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway.
History
The fortress was built on a hill on the east side of the river Glomma as one of several mili ...
was built up by the garrison and supporting merchants and craftsmen, who settled nearby. The regiment was disbanded in 2002.
Regiments of Norway
1657 establishments in Norway
Military units and formations established in 1657
Military units and formations disestablished in 2002
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