Polzov combines a rural character with a local history that can be traced through several specific dates. The buildings along the northern edge of the planned village square and farmsteads scattered across the landscape give the place a clear spatial framework.

A Look at the Village Structure

Buildings remain along the northern edge of the planned village square. There are also several farmsteads scattered across the landscape. These two features complement each other: the planned square marks a focal point for the buildings, while the farmsteads reflect their dispersed setting in the landscape. In this way, a specific edge of the village square meets a broader rural settlement pattern. If you are interested in historic village structures, this shift in scale is particularly revealing.

Manorial Estates, Farms and Residents

Until 1387, Polžov belonged to the Lords of Velešín; it then passed to the Rožmberks. In 1459, Jan of Rožmberk sold Polžov to Mikuláš of Holkov for 2 kopy and 48 groschen. The dates refer to different events: first, the place passed to another ruling family; later, it was sold to a named buyer for a stated price. The first event concerns the place’s affiliation, while the second was a specific transaction between two people.

Four residents of Polžov are recorded by name for 1553: Ambrož, Jakub Jírovec, Jan Mikeš and Linhart Mráz. These names shift the focus from ownership to the individuals who lived in the village in a particular year. After the First World War, Polžov had four adjoining farmsteads; their plots had apparently been created by dividing the land into four parts. The group of four from the postwar period and the farmsteads scattered across the landscape describe farm structures from different perspectives. Thus, alongside manorial ownership and sales, the village’s history also includes rural settlement patterns and the division of land.

Location and Route Orientation

Polžov lies below Todeňská hora. This location adds a topographical point of reference to the picture of the village and connects its rural character with the surrounding landscape. In 2017, a red-marked hiking route was designated in the settlement of Polžov. If you would like to include a marked route in your plans, check locally for the current status of the markings. In the Mokrý Lom–Polžov area, “Polžov – U Pašinovického potoka” is designated as a registered significant landscape feature.

Accommodation in Polzov

Statek Polžov offers accommodation in a “vejměnek” and two family apartments. This is a specific place to stay in Polzov. If you are considering this provider for your stay, check availability for your dates directly with them.

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