Średniowieczny zamek biskupów kamieńskich w Nosowie w świetle źródeł pisanych
The Medieval Castle of the Bishops of Kamień Pomorski in Nosowo in the Light of Written Sources

Summary/Abstract: The origins of the castle of the bishops of Kamień Pomorski in Nosowo go back to the late 13th century. At that time, the castle located there was owned by Bartus Niger and Borek’s family, and then passed into ownership of the Cistercian Monastery in Koszalin and the Holk family of patricians from Kołobrzeg. The turning point in the history of the building came in 1364, when, in dramatic circumstances, it found itself in the hands of Bishop Jan. The castle did not have a residential function in the Middle Ages. A castle administrator (Vogt), appointed by the Ordinary of Kamień Pomorski, held office there. From the 60s–70s of the 14th century until to the 20s of the 16th century, these were representatives of the leading West Pomeranian noble families, including above all the Krankspar, Podewils, Kameke, Versen and Münchow. Their task was to control the southern border of the bishop's dominion with the Białogard land belonging to the ducal family of the Griffins, and in the first instance to ensure the free floating of timber on the River Radew. This was of crucial importance in view of the Kamień Pomorski bishops' revenues and the need for timber in the economy of Kołobrzeg (the local salinas and timber trade).

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