What is "vestervig"

Vestervig is a village in Vestervig Parish in Denmark, located in Thisted municipality in North Denmark Region (until December 31, 2006; Sydthy municipality, Viborg County). Vestervig has a population of 644 (1 January 2014). It has a disproportionately large church, Vestervig Abbey, which served as a cathedral until 1130 when the see was transferred to Børglum.

This article is based on material from the Danish Wikipedia; articles Vestervig and Vestervig Kirke, accessed on February 10, 2007.