Czeszów
Czeszów | |
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Village | |
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  Czeszów | |
| Coordinates: 51°23′N 17°15′E / 51.383°N 17.250°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Trzebnica |
| Gmina | Zawonia |
| Population (approx.) | 970 |
Czeszów [ˈt͡ʂɛʂuf] (German: Deutsch-Hammer) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zawonia, within Trzebnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland[1] which houses roughly 970 people.
History
Tumulus Culture
Czeszów, along with the surrounding area, are notable for archeological sites related to the Tumulus Culture. Near the village, Archeologists have discovered several burial mounds known as barrows. These sites contain graves covered by the earth mounds and have yielded ancient artifacts such as bronze tools, pottery, and ornaments. These barrows indicate the fact that the area around Czeszów was inhabited by Tumulus people and held some ritual or cultural importance for them.
World War 2
After assumption of Polish rule after the Second World War, 700 locals were deported to the remainder of Germany on December 1, 1945.[2] Following this, many Polish settlers moved to Czeszów, many coming from Eastern regions. This population exchange resulted in a significant change in the village's ethnic and cultural makeup.
Geographic Location and Landscape
Czeszów lies approximately 9 km (6 mi) north-east of Zawonia, 16 km (10 mi) north-east of Trzebnica, and 33 km (21 mi) north-east of the regional capital Wrocław.
In the south of the village, the Sąsiecznica river runs through, passing a split man-made lake built next to it. The village is situated in an area of forests, rolling hills and some small local farms.
Infrastructure
A high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline between Czeszów and Kiełczów was completed in 2018. The pipeline forms part of a regional upgrade of energy infrastructure, improving the reliability of gas supply in Lower Silesia. German roads and bridges built during the Second World War remain today in the forest area, hidden by trees from above. Most of the streams the bridges used to cross have evaporated today, leaving only small puddles.
Locations in Czeszów
ul. Leśna 3: The village is served by the Roman Catholic parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus here. The parish operates locally with regular services.
ul. Trzebnicka 3: Czeszów has a village community hall (Centrum Inicjatyw Lokalnych) administered by the municipal cultural center. It is used for local meetings and events. It is simultaneously a library too.
ul. Milicka 7: Czeszów maintains a Volunteer Fire Brigade (OSP Czeszów) registered as an association within the village. Local accounts trace the beginnings of the unit to 1947.
ul. Marii Konopnickiej 18: The village hosts a primary school named after Fr. Wawrzyniec Bochenek, which also serves as a venue for community activities.
References
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).
- ^ Die Vertreibung der deutschen Bevölkerung aus den Gebieten östlich der Oder-Neisse. Dokumentation der Vertreibung der Deutschen aus Ost-Mitteleuropa. Vol. I/2. Deutscher Taschenbuchverlag. 1984. p. 833.