Tent house
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A tent house (Norwegian: Telthus) or a regimental arsenal building was in use in Norway from the establishment of the regular army in 1628, and became common at the special exercise grounds.
In the first years, on every Sunday after the sermon, the local regiment would drill outside the church. After 1774 this location was changed in favour of special exercise or parade grounds, with annual musters of 12 days. At these places the "tent houses" were built.
Each larger farm or a number of smaller farms was obliged to supply one fully equipped soldier. This farm or group of farms was called a legd. One person was then appointed to do the service for the legd.
Ytre Valdreske Kompagni had an exercise or parade ground located by the river, close to Bagn Church in Sør-Aurdal Municipality. The regimental arsenal is now located at Bagn Bygdesamling.
Granske Kompagni had its exercise ground at Granavollen in Gran Municipality. The regimental arsenal is now located at the Hadeland Folkemuseum.