name is an ellipsis of *Cer?k?v?no (selo/polje); literally, 'church (village/field)'. The medieval attestations of the name indicate that the settlement was also once called Cerknica. The name indicates that the place was formerly a church property.

History

Historically, the Cerkno Hills belonged to Tolmin County. In the 16th century, the area came under Habsburg rule, and

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