Grunnboksblad

Grunnboksblad is a term used in Norwegian archival and cadastral contexts to denote the base leaf or page in a grunnbok, a foundational register used to organize records, deeds, or property information. The concept may appear in historical and contemporary registries across Norway and other Nordic countries, where the grunnbok serves as a central reference for a collection of related documents.

The grunnboksblad functions as the baseline entry for a set of records. It typically contains an identifying registration or case number, a concise description of the subject (such as a parcel, a person, or a legal matter), relevant dates, and cross-references to associated documents or subsequent entries. The page is designed to support indexing, retrieval, and linking of records within the grunnbok and related registries, providing a stable starting point for tracing the record’s history.

In practice, grunnboksblads are found in land registries, archival inventories, and genealogical collections. They aid researchers, historians, and genealogists in tracing property ownership, transfers, or the sequence of related actions. The exact layout and content of a grunnboksblad can vary depending on the institution, era, and specific registry rules.

Modern registries have largely moved to digital systems, but the concept persists in metadata and digitized holdings. In historical descriptions and archival catalogs, the term grunnboksblad remains a useful reference for understanding how records were organized and linked within a foundational register.