- Eiker
Eiker is a traditional district in the county of
Buskerud ,Norway , consisting of the municipalities ofNedre Eiker andØvre Eiker ("Lower" and "Upper Eiker").Eiker is an agricultural area with a long history. The area was first inhabited around 8000 BC. During the early
Viking Age , Eiker was the western extension of the kingdom ofVingulmark . Somewhat later, it became part of the kingdom ofVestfold .The parish of "Eker" was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see
formannskapsdistrikt ). It was divided intoNedre Eiker andØvre Eiker [July 1] , [1885] .
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