Mentioned in 1248 as “castel de Rogozne”

History of the structure

Location of the historic structure. The hillfort called “The Jewish Hill” was erected in the floodplain valley of the Wełna River. From the north and north-east, it was surrounded by peat meadows. From the southeast the Wełna river flows through part of the hillfort destroyed by the regulation.

Description of the site. Originally a ring fort, built on a small hill. On the eastern side a fragment of an earthen embankment is preserved, with a small meander in the northern part. On the southern and southeastern side the remnants of a moat. At the northern end, the outline of a small causeway is clearly visible. 30% of the hillfort is destroyed. The hillfort is 45x62 m at the base, about 12 m wide and up to 3 m high. Preserved part of the inner yard 28x30 m.

History of the site. Known since the end of the 19th century, partially destroyed during the regulation of the Wełna River in 1929-31. Entered in the register of historic monuments in 1970.

Progress and findings of archaeological research. Inspected at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century. In 1931, rescue surveys conducted by Jacek Delekta in connection with the ongoing regulation of the Wełna River. In 1978 Zofia Hilczerówna, Alina Łosińska and Mirosława Grabska conducted verification studies. In 1982, survey research under the direction of Ryszard Cnotliwy. At that time a contour plan was made; in 1983 research under the AZP (Archaeological Picture of Poland) project.

Location of the historic structure

The hillfort called “The Jewish Hill” was erected in the floodplain valley of the Wełna River. From the north and north-east, it was surrounded by peat meadows. From the southeast the Wełna river flows through part of the hillfort destroyed by the regulation.

Description of the site

Originally a ring fort, built on a small hill. On the eastern side a fragment of an earthen embankment is preserved, with a small meander in the northern part. On the southern and southeastern side the remnants of a moat. At the northern end, the outline of a small causeway is clearly visible. 30% of the hillfort is destroyed. The hillfort is 45x62 m at the base, about 12 m wide and up to 3 m high. Preserved part of the inner yard 28x30 m.

History of the site

known since the end of the 19th century, partially destroyed during the regulation of the Wełna River in 1929-31. Entered in the register of historic monuments in 1970.

Progress and findings of archaeological research

Inspected at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century. In 1931, rescue surveys conducted by Jacek Delekta in connection with the ongoing regulation of the Wełna River. In 1978 Zofia Hilczerówna, Alina Łosińska and Mirosława Grabska conducted verification studies. In 1982, survey research under the direction of Ryszard Cnotliwy. At that time a contour plan was made; in 1983 research under the AZP (Archaeological Picture of Poland) project.

Visitor access. The site is open to visitors.

Author of the note. Marek Wróbel, Regional Branch of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage in Poznań, Field Office in Trzebiny, 30.12.2018

Bibliography

• E. Cnotliwy, 1989/1990, Grodziska wczesnośredniowieczne w południowej częś województwa pilskiego. Wyniki badań weryfikacyjnych, [in:] Slavia Antiqua, Vol. 32, pp. 206-2015;
• W. Hensel, Z. Hilczer-Kurnatowska, 1980, Studia i Materiały do Osadnictwa Wielkopolski Wczesnohistorycznej, Vol. 6, pp. 403-404