Zagospodarowanie przestrzenne Szadku w okresie nowożytnym w świetle lustracji dóbr królewskich
Spatial development of Szadek in modern period in the light of royal estate inspections

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of geographical and historical research on spatial development of Szadek from XVI to XVIII century. The analysis was conducted on the basis of source materials in the form royal land inspections carried out in 1564, 1616, 1628, 1661 and 1789. XVI and early XVII centuries are a period of dynamic economic growth. Szadek comprised about 300 residential buildings and a manorial complex. Trade and crafts flourished in the town in numerous market stalls and manufacturing facilities. In mid-XVII century, as a result of wartime destruction, a period of recession began. The number of houses decreased considerably, many manufacturing sites disappeared, trade collapsed, and agricultural activity in suburban areas was no longer continued. At the end of XVIII century there were some symptoms of economic revival. The number of residential buildings increased and their technical condition improved, services and production (including crafts and agriculture) were reactivated.

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