Aggerud is a district in Karlskoga, Sweden. The area is situated on the western shore of Lake Möckeln, and was largely developed in the mid-20th century.
Aggerud | |
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Värmland |
| County | Örebro County |
| Municipality | Karlskoga Municipality |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
History
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The cottage in "Agarud" was first mentioned in the land registries in the 1540s,[1] later giving its name to the area. Today, the historic homestead (bergsmansgård) serves as a local heritage center and hosts several annual events, including traditional Midsummer celebrations.[2]
The Aggerud area consists largely of single-story family homes featuring timber or brick facades. During the 1960s, expansion continued southward with predominantly single-story brick housing, comprising both detached homes and linked houses.[3]
The Aggerud School, an primary school, founded in 1955,[3] is located in the district and has more than 400 students.[4] Notable former PE teachers include Sven-Göran Eriksson, who managed the England national football team,[5] while notable alumni include Arne Wiig, a chaplain to the Royal Court.[6]
References
edit- ↑ Hedberg, Kathleen. Så gick gårdarna i arv i 1600-talets Karlskoga.
- ↑ "Karlskoga – Hembygdsgården i Aggerud" (in Swedish). Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- 1 2 Kulturmiljöprogram: Karlskoga tätort – värderingsdokument (PDF) (in Swedish). Karlskoga Municipality. 2024. p. 227. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Aggerudsskolan" (in Swedish). Karlskoga Municipality. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Eriksson, Sven-Göran; Berg, Bengt (2024). A Beautiful Game: The remarkable final autobiography from the late football manager and sports legend. Random House. ISBN 978-1-4059-7318-2.
- ↑ "Från bruksgrabb till Kungens hovpredikant". Karlskoga Tidning-Kuriren.
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