Hillfort - Zabytek.pl
Address
Mórkowo
Location
woj. wielkopolskie, pow. leszczyński, gm. Lipno
History
A hillfort in the shape of a truncated pyramid. Mentioned in 1362 as the property of Andrzej and Piotr of Drzeczków; Mikołaj of Mórkowo appears in 1418. There are three phases of use: I - first quarter of the 15th century, II - early 16th century – end of the 17th century, III – end of the 17th century - mid- 18th century.
Description of the structure
Location of the historic structure. On the grounds of the palace and park complex, the seat of the Society of Christ for the Polish Diaspora; in the north-eastern part of the park
Description of the site. Hillfort /mound manor house Base diameter about 40 m, height up to 2 m from the water table, moat up to 3 m wide; a causeway on the north-eastern side
History of the site. The hillfort was discovered during moat cleaning, in 1983. Rescue research was carried out at that time. Entered in the register of historic monuments in 1994.
Progress and findings of archaeological research. Surface surveys in 1983. Rescue excavations in 1983.
Visitor access. Visible from the road from the southern side. Visiting after informing the owners.
Compiled by: Marek Wróbel, Regional Branch of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage in Poznań, Field Office in Trzebiny, 23.04.2018
Bibliography
- Hensel W., Kurnatowska Z., 1972, Studia i Materiały do Osadnictwa Wielkopolski Wczesnohistorycznej, Vol. 4, pp. 124-125;
- Słownik Historyczno-Geograficzny Województwa Poznańskiego W Średniowieczu, 1993, part III, z. 1, pp. 213-214;
- Wróbel M., Źródła archeologiczne o przeszłości rezydencji barokowych w Wielkopolsce na przykładzie Włoszakowic i Mórkowa w powiecie leszczyńskim
Category: hillfort
Protection: Register of monuments, Monuments records
Inspire id: PL.1.9.ZIPOZ.NID_A_30_AR.21679, PL.1.9.ZIPOZ.NID_E_30_AR.2856381,PL.1.9.ZIPOZ.NID_E_30_AR.305225