Gradišče (; in older sources also ''Gradiše'', ) is a formerly independent settlement in the

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in southwestern

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. It is now part of the town of

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. It is part of the traditional region of the

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and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the

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Geography

Gradišče lies northwest of Ajdovščina, on the southwest slope of Gradišče Commons Hill (, elevation: ).

Name

Gradišče is known locally as ''Gradiše''. The name ''Gradišče'' means 'hill fort', referring to an

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fortification at the top of Gradišče Commons Hill. ''Gradišče'' is a relatively frequent toponym in Slovenia, referring to locations where such fortifications and similar structures stood. The same sematic motivation is found in related toponyms of Slavic origin: Italian '' Gradisca d'Isonzo'', Romanian '' Horodiște'', Russian '' Gorodishche'', Serbian '' Gradište'', and Ukrainian ''

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''.

History

Gradišče had a population of 40 people living in seven houses in 1880, 34 in seven houses in 1890, and 33 in seven houses in 1900. Gradišče was annexed by Ajdovščina in 1953, ending its existence as an independent settlement.

References

External links

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Gradišče on Geopedia
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gradisce, Ajdovscina Populated places in the Municipality of Ajdovščina