Lipa Castle

Lipa Castle is a historic castle in the village of Lipa near Bolków, situated on the bank of the Nysa Mała at an elevation of 375 m above sea level.

History and owners

According to tradition, the first owner of the castle was Henryk z Lipy, who is said to have built the stronghold around 1309, and the oldest building phase is dated to the first half of the 14th century. In later periods the castle belonged in turn to the Schirner, Zedlitz and Reibnitz families. The heritage register dates the building to the 13th century, an earlier date than Wikipedia gives; out of caution, its exact age should be treated as uncertain.

Layout of the stronghold

The stronghold consisted of a residential tower surrounded by a courtyard and outbuildings. From the south-east side an entrance led to the kitchen building, and on the west side the grounds widened into a larger courtyard enclosed by defensive walls and the wall of a former granary. The castle was surrounded by a dry moat, today partly filled in.

Nearby

Nearby lie Bolków Castle, Świny Castle and the Wąwóz Lipa nature reserve.

Practical information

• Village: Lipa, Bolków municipality, Jawor County.
• The building is listed in the register of immovable monuments and the archaeological register.
• The current state of preservation and access rules are not given in the available sources, check them before a visit with local guides or the Bolków municipality.