Wieruszów na mapie szwedzkiej z 1702 r. Przyczynek do dziejów miasta i zamku
Wieruszów town on the Swedish map from 1702
Author(s): Radosław Herman, Wojciech DudakSubject(s): Maps / Cartography, Local History / Microhistory, Rural and urban sociology, 18th Century
Published by: Wieluńskie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: Wieruszów oldest plan; the Wieruszów castle; cartography in the early modern times; military cartography; the early modern period; the 18th century; the Great Northern War; Third Northern War;
Summary/Abstract: Spatial development of Wieruszów has not become the subject of research so far. Therefore, every document showing the image of this city in the past is very valuable. In this context, a very important historical source is the map of the Swedish army camp near Wieruszów from 1702. The article presents this document and discusses the circumstances of its creation. The map contains the oldest currently known city plan, road system and environmental conditions around Wieruszów. What is also marked is the basic urban layout and several major buildings, including the headquarters of the city’s owners. This is the only known representation of the castle of Wieruszów from which one can learn about its basic layout. The article analyzes the structure of the city from the early 18th century and compares it with the plan of Wieruszów in the 20th century.
Journal: Rocznik Wieluński
- Issue Year: 18/2018
- Issue No: 18
- Page Range: 101-114
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish