Jenčov castle

Jinčov castle (also known as Jinčov castle) are the remaining ruins of a castle located about 25 km to the west of Prague, Czech Republic.[1] The castle ruins are situated at an altitude of 340 m (1,115 ft) above sea level, in the Vůznice National Nature Reserve, about 2 km south from the village of Běleč.[2] It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Jenčov Castle Ruins
Zřícenina hradu Jenčov
View of the castle entrance path and tower foundations
Location within Czech Republic
General information
TypeMedieval castle
Architectural styleGothic architecture
LocationBěleč, Kladno District, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
CountryCzech Republic
Coordinates50°2′10.6″N 13°59′11.6″E
Elevation340 m (1,115 ft)
OwnerCzech State

The ruins of the castle can be accessed by turning from the red-marked hiking trail from Zbečno to Chyňava.[1]

History

Jenčov is one of the smallest castles in the Czech Republic, which likely served as a hunting castle. The exact date when the foundation of the castle was established is unknown. Research confirmed its existence at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries and was likely founded by Ottokar II of Bohemia.

  • View of the castle gates and tower foundations
  • Reconstruction of the castle
  • The ceiling beam on the first floor of the castle
  • Castle view from the tower
  • The tower base

See also

References
  1. Durdík, Tomáš; Sušický, Viktor (2000). "Zříceniny hradů, tvrzí a zámků: Střední Čechy". Agentura Pankrác: 43–45. ISBN 80-902873-0-1. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Monument registry N.132412". Czech National Monument Registry. Retrieved 30 May 2019.

Literature
  • Anděl, Rudolf (1984). Castles, chateaus and fortresses in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia: Northern Bohemia (III ed.). Prague: Nakladatelství Svoboda. p. 179.
  • DURDÍK, Tomáš (2002). Illustrated encyclopedia of Czech castles. Prague: Libri. pp. 224–225. ISBN 80-7277-003-9.
  • SEDLÁČEK, August (2000). Castles, chateaus and fortresses of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Slansko and Rakovnik (VIII ed.). Prague: Jiří Čížek - ViGo agency. pp. 82–85.
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