Gniezno archbishops’ castle in Uniejów in 15th century in the light of written records Cover Image

Zamek arcybiskupów gnieźnieńskich w Uniejowie w XV wieku w świetle źródeł pisanych
Gniezno archbishops’ castle in Uniejów in 15th century in the light of written records

Author(s): Zofia Wilk-Woś
Subject(s): History
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Uniejów; zamek arcybiskupów gnieźnieńskich; XV w.; rozbudowa zamku; Gniezno archbishops’ castle; XV century; castle extension

Summary/Abstract: The castle of Gniezno archbishops in Uniejów was, after the first extension carried out around the mid-15 th century, one of the largest and most interesting castles of the late Middle Ages in central Poland. 15 th century sources mentioning the Uniejów castle are very scarce – just short notes in archbishops’ and consistorial records and in the registers of the Gniezno chapter. They mostly refer to administrative matters of the Uniejów castle or provide information about events that took place at the castle. Due to the attractiveness of the castle as place of residence it was often visited by archbishops during their journeys, while its defensive value made it a perfect place for keeping the treasures of the Gniezno chapter.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 45-62
  • Page Count: 17