Czysta Dębina: Cottage, Estate and Village History

The history of Czysta Dębina offers several distinct perspectives: a single wooden building, an archaeological settlement site, the historic estate and former community uses. When choosing a destination, you can consider whether you are more interested in construction methods and year of construction, settlement history or former village activities. These themes complement one another without describing the same period. A building can be understood through its materials and style; the estate and community spaces tell the story of settlements and former uses.

The cottage and archaeological settlement site

One specific point of reference is the wooden cottage at Czysta Dębina 63. It dates from 1915 and is listed in the heritage register as a wooden building in the folk style. Its year of construction, material and style provide three tangible points of reference for the area’s architectural history. In addition, an archaeological settlement site known as “osada, st. 10” is recorded in Czysta Dębina. Two different historical themes therefore sit side by side: the construction of an early 20th-century cottage and the history of a settlement site. Anyone interested in the area’s past can distinguish between these different points of reference when reading about its history.

The historic estate and its surroundings

The historic estate of Czysta Dębina included a grange as well as the villages of Czysta Dębina, Baranica and Antonówka. The estate therefore extended beyond a single farm and included several named villages. The historic estate also had a distillery, a brewery and a mill; limestone and peat deposits were associated with it as well. The Żółkiewka stream crossed the estate. Taken together, these details paint a picture of a historic landscape encompassing settlements, economic facilities and a waterway. The stream, too, is a historical point of reference for the estate landscape of that time.

Former community uses

Several recorded uses draw attention to community life in the village. The fire station and the surrounding grounds in Czysta Dębina were used for village gatherings, fire brigade competitions and village theatre. In 2008, the Volunteer Fire Brigade in Czysta Dębina celebrated its 80th anniversary. In addition, a plot of land historically served the villagers as a place for recreation, meetings and dances; young people used it to play football. The places and activities differed: competitions and theatre were among the uses of the fire station, while the plot of land was also associated with leisure and games. Together, these examples offer a glimpse into different forms of community life in the past.

Places to help plan your trip

Two county road connections also provide specific names to help you get your bearings. County Road 3105L connects Olchowiec, Czysta Dębina and Gorzków. County Road 3116L connects Orchowiec, Baranica and Czysta Dębina. Comparing map references for your planning can help you distinguish between the two routes by the places they connect. Historically, Czysta Dębina was a private village and belonged to the Gorzków parish. This classification adds another aspect of local history to the architectural, archaeological and community themes. Czysta Dębina thus offers several specific historical points of interest for your trip to Poland, from a single wooden building to the history of the estate and former village life.

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