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Chrobry fortified village in Szprotawa

Large medieval earthwork with polygonal plateau

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

The Chrobry fortified village, located near Szprotawa in Lower Silesia, Poland, is a significant archaeological earthwork and historical monument. Named after Bolesław I the Brave, the first crowned ruler of Poland, this site comprises a large, polygonal plateau measuring approximately 4 hectares. The plateau is elevated 6 meters above its surroundings, with steep, regular edges, nestled between a bog and a marsh, partially dried out today. The structure, known as 'Nun Bush Hill' before 1945, is believed to date back to the medieval period, though the exact timeline of its construction or habitation remains uncertain. Recent archaeological findings suggest it may have been an incomplete or briefly inhabited medieval fortification. Recognized for its historical importance, the site is now protected, attracting interest for its impressive scale and strategic location.

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Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

Fortified Camps

Environmental and Natural Features

Landscaped Earthworks

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Details

Country
Poland
Source
Wikipedia