Éclagnens

Origin of the name Éclagnens

The name "Éclagnens" is first mentioned in 1265 in the form "de Clanens". The etymology is thought to derive from a Latin gentilic name "Clanius" followed by the suffix "-anum", a plausible hypothesis but not confirmed by archaeological data.

Founding of Éclagnens

The village developed as a farming community of the Gros-de-Vaud, coming under the lordship of Orbe from 1285.

History of Éclagnens

1265. First mention of the place in the form "de Clanens".

1285. The village comes under the lordship of Orbe.

1534. Mention of a "governor" at this date, whose exact role remains uncertain according to the sources consulted (to be cross-checked).

1678-1973. Documented period of activity of the village mill/sawmill, "Le Moulin", on the Talent.

2011. Merger of Éclagnens into the municipality of Goumoëns.

Population of Éclagnens

Population of Éclagnens

2009

113

Historic sites in Éclagnens

Le Moulin. Mill, later a sawmill, on the Talent, documented between 1678 and 1973.

Sources

• Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, article "Éclagnens" (n° 002362)
• Wikipédia, article "Éclagnens"
• Fragments d'archives officielles vaudoises (FAOVD)
• Commune de Goumoëns, site officiel

Other villages near Éclagnens

• Oulens-sous-Echallens (VD)
• Goumoens-la-Ville (VD)
• Bettens (VD)
• Goumoens-le-Jux (VD)
• Bretigny (VD)