Wiślanie Stronghold on Bocheniec

The Vistulan stronghold on Bocheniec is the remains of a medieval fortified settlement on Bocheniec hill in the Wiśnicz Foothills, in Jadowniki in Brzesko municipality. The stronghold was built by the Vistulans (Wiślanie), one of the important early medieval tribes, and was in use between the 8th and 11th centuries.

What the stronghold looked like

According to the Wikipedia entry, it was protected by two rings of ramparts of timber-and-earth construction with interlayers, preceded by moats. The ramparts were up to about 10 m high, the moats about 20 m wide, and the total circuit of the fortifications was about 1400 m.

Archaeological research

The site was surveyed in 1905 by Włodzimierz Demetrykiewicz, and the first plan was made in 1910 by Marian Wawrzeniecki. In 1932-1934 the site was documented by Gabriel Leńczyk. Surface surveys were carried out in 1966 and 1968, and in spring 1993 trenches were dug over an area of about 40 m2. The stronghold is protected as a monument of national culture.

Nearby

Half a kilometre away stands the observation tower in Jadowniki. The nearest other historic sites are in Brzesko, for example the castle in Dębno, about 5 km from the stronghold.

Practical information

• Location: Bocheniec hill, Jadowniki, Brzesko County.
• This is the area of the ramparts of a former stronghold, with no buildings or exhibition. No details of access were found in the sources; ask at the Brzesko municipal office.