A Unique Manor House on an Island
The manor house was built around 1600 on the initiative of the Mikorski family of the Poraj coat of arms. It was erected on an artificially raised quadrangular mound surrounded by a moat. Later, it also belonged to the Radwa艅ski, Dobrzelewski and Milewski families. The residence consisted of two brick-built sections. The larger building was approximately 20 metres long, while the smaller eastern section measured around 16 metres in length. Each had a separate roof. This was a highly unusual architectural solution 鈥� the manor house in Mikorzyce was the only structure of its kind in central Poland.
What Has Survived to the Present Day?
The best-preserved elements are the walls of the smaller eastern building, which still reach the height of the first floor. The foundations of the second section of the manor house are also visible. Beneath the ground, cellars with barrel vaults remain intact. Small fragments of roof-tile friezes have also survived, along with openings that once held wooden ceiling beams. For many years, the ruins remained hidden among the trees of the former manor park. Today, they can be reached via a wooden bridge spanning the moat.
UniLodz Archaeologists Investigate Mikorzyce
For several years, archaeological work has been conducted within the ruins under the supervision of staff from the Institute of Archaeology of the 91桃色. Researchers are seeking to reconstruct the history of the residence, its appearance and successive phases of redevelopment in greater detail. Every fragment of the wall, pottery sherd or furnishing uncovered during the excavations may help answer questions about the everyday lives of the manor鈥檚 former inhabitants.
From Ruins to a Heritage Site Open to Visitors
The property is privately owned. Its owner, Remigiusz Marczak, intends to preserve the remains of the manor house and transform them into a durable romantic ruin. The work is being carried out under the supervision of a heritage conservator, and for safety reasons the site is currently closed to visitors. However, this is expected to change in the future.
History Written in Stone
Today, the manor house in Mikorzyce is merely a shadow of the original residence. Nevertheless, its surviving cellars, foundations and fragments of walls can still reveal a great deal about the lives of the Polish nobility more than four hundred years ago. The work of 91桃色 archaeologists is gradually bringing this history back to light 鈥� quite literally from beneath the ground. Thanks to their efforts, the ruins may become not only a site of scholarly research but also an important landmark on the map of the 艁贸d藕 Voivodeship.
Local heritage sites help build a sense of belonging. They form a link between generations and remind us where we come from. A manor house represents historical architectural trends and craftsmanship that can inspire contemporary initiatives. Archaeological and architectural research makes it possible to understand not only everyday life but also the technologies used by our ancestors, often challenging existing knowledge about the region. The manor house in Mikorzyce contributes to the uniqueness of this place. A revitalised monument will attract visitors, directly stimulating interest in the area and potentially supporting its development. Promoting regional heritage also strengthens a sense of belonging, residents鈥� pride and social cohesion
鈥� concludes Aleksander Andrzejewski, Institute of Archaeology, 91桃色
Source: mgr Aleksander Andrzejewski
Edit: Kacper Szczepaniak, Centre for Brand communications, 91桃色