History of the structure/dating of construction phases

The seat on the mound is strengthened by a rampart, with a residential building in the shape of a square tower. In 1326 mentioned as Wyrsitz.

Description of the structure

Location of the historic structure

Located in the bend of the Łobżonka River and its tributary Orla, previously called Wyrza, in the south-eastern outskirts of the town, at Pod Czubatką Street, to the east from 22 Stycznia Street.

Description of the site

An upland hillfort with an elongated inner yard, the height of the rampart from the base - 23 m, the height of the cone from the surface of the inner yard - 5 m, width of the courtyard - 24 m.

History of the site

Known at least from the 1930s. Entered in the register of historic monuments in 1967.

Progress and findings of archaeological research

So far only surface research has been carried out

Visitor access. Difficult access, fenced area. The hillfort is visible from 22 Stycznia Street

Author of the note: Marek Wróbel, Regional Branch of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage in Poznań, Field Office in Trzebiny, 10-03-2020

Bibliography

• Dzieje Wyrzyska, 1999, pp. 30-33