Rocky gord ‘Osiedle Wały’
Złoty Potok
Description
A medieval fortified gord founded between the 8th and 9th century. It belongs to the biggest gords in Poland. The rock and upland gord is located on a top of the hill over the Wiercica valley in a beautiful, forest scenery.
From all sides it is surrounded by:
– diverse flora,
– fauna,
– springs.
The gord consisted of triple ramparts made of stones, wood and soil. Its central part constitutes a burgh, which formerly was a residence of the monarch. It was separated from the rest by a moat and a rampart. An area of the settlements, central and south, is 16, 400 m2.
On the premises of the gord there are:
– well,
– place of worship of the four- faced god Światowid, next to side rock,
– place of burning of eternal fire,
– residence of the monarch, heated by fire from the underside.
Additional information
- Is accessible to public?
- Yes
- How far it is?
- Small
- How good lightning is
- Medium
- Noise level
- Small
- Has parking space
- Yes
- Needs permission?
- Yes