Yven is a borough in the city of

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, Norway. It is located east of the city centre on the west side of the

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river between Sarpsborg and

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. Yven was previously assigned to the former municipality of Tune. As of 1885, the village was estimated to have had 297 inhabitants.

Etymology

The

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name of the village was 'Yvin'. The name is based on the word 'vi', indicating a pagan site of sacrifice.

Industry

Yven hosted a ship-building industry in the late 19th century, but this production was discontinued around the turn of the century. In 1912 A/S Yven Papirfabrikk ('Yven Paper Mill') was established.

References

Villages in Østfold Sarpsborg {{østfold-geo-stub