Historyczny układ hydrotechniczny w Jędrowie (województwo świętokrzyskie) zachowany w formach i osadach – studium geoarcheologiczno-konserwatorskie
The historic hydrotechnical system in Jędrów (Świętokrzyskie Province) preserved in landforms and sediments – geoarchaeological and conservation study

Summary/Abstract: The water mill is one of the few objects in the Old Polish Industrial District that have been preserved in good condition. This also applies to the remains of hydrotechnical infrastructure that are still visible in the relief and traces of its functioning preserved in the sediments of the Kamionka River floodplain. Detailed analyzes using specialized research methods supported by a query of historical materials revealed the location of individual elements of this infrastructure, i.e. former reservoir, mill race, dyke. Part of this infrastructure is well preserved in the relief and visible on the digital elevation model. Other historical metallurgical activity traces are only visible after macro- and microscopic analysis of lacustrine and overbank sediments, i.e. charcoals, slags and microscopic iron balls. A forge operated in the place of the restored mill or nearby, as proven by archival materials. Currently, the water mill is being restored, and the research presented in the article was used to take this object along with the nearest surroundings under protection as a technical monument.

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