Chodów: Archaeological Traces and Parish History

Chodów brings together several historical periods: archaeological sites point to settlements from the Bronze Age, the Roman period of the Iron Age, and the early modern period. The history of the place also includes the parish of Saint Michael the Archangel, founded in the 14th century. If you are looking for holiday accommodation in Chodów and are interested in history, these sites offer a concrete reason to explore the place across several periods.

Archaeological Traces from Different Periods

The Chodów 1 site includes a settlement of the Lusatian culture from Bronze Age periods IV–V. Chodów 2 represents a different period: it is a settlement of the Polish culture dating from the 16th to the 18th century. Chodów 3, in turn, is a settlement of the Przeworsk culture from the Roman period of the Iron Age. These three designations bring the different archaeological themes of the place into focus without merging them into a single historical episode.

This variety is especially interesting for visitors who enjoy comparing different historical periods. Rather than assigning Chodów to just one era, you can explore several questions: Which sites belong to the Lusatian culture? How do the dates of Chodów 2 and Chodów 3 differ? And how does the parish’s history fit into the picture of the place? These topics give your trip a historical focus without merging the sites into a single story.

Parish History and Traces of the Former Church

The parish of Saint Michael the Archangel in Chodów was founded in the 14th century. Its history did not continue unchanged: the former parish was united with the parish of Wartkowice in 1544 and ceased to exist in the 18th century. These three milestones mark its foundation, its union with Wartkowice, and the later end of the independent parish.

The remains of the former Church of Saint Michael the Archangel are also part of the place’s history. Residents still come across them in Chodów today. Thus, alongside the archaeological settlement sites, traces of the former church also form part of the place’s historical picture. For travellers choosing holiday accommodation who are looking not only for a place to stay but also for an interesting historical connection, this combination of archaeology and parish history offers a distinctive way to explore Chodów.

The Wider Context: Wartkowice

Some historical context relates to the wider travel area, the municipality of Wartkowice, and not exclusively to Chodów. Within the municipality, the Ner River formed the settlement axis. Settlements were located along the edges of its valley and along the banks of the watercourses that flow into the Ner. This description provides a broader geographical context for the settlement history of the municipality.

The historic Amber Route of the Duchy of Łęczyca-Sieradz also ran through the municipality of Wartkowice. It is therefore part of the history of the wider area. A specific local reference is also the municipal road 111205E, which was built along the 1.655 km Chodów–Pełczyska section. For orientation in Chodów, you can note the name and precise length of this road section, while the archaeological sites and parish history form the place’s distinctive historical focus.

See the wider travel guide: Stary Gostków.