form of the name was Þelamörk or Þilamörk. The first element is Þilir was the name of the inhabitants, and is assumed to be connected with Þelli (pine). The last element mörk means forest or march. The prefix Øvre means "upper".

History

Traditionally, the term Telemark only referred to this area and Numedal. In 1200, the current Upper Telemark and Grenland were

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