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Archaeological settlement traces, a memorial mound, and religious roadside shrines give Biskupice a varied character; the Zimna Woda River also flows through the village. Road connections and bus services also help you get around during your trip.
Biskupice at a glance
- The Zimna Woda River flows through Biskupice.
- Archaeological site 1 includes settlement traces from various periods.
- A burial mound is a mass grave of German and Russian soldiers who fell in October 1914.
- Road connections include Voivodeship Road 720 and County Road 3110W to Koszajec; bus services are also available.
What archaeological traces can be found in Biskupice?
Site 1 is classified as a settlement from the Late La Tène period and the Roman Imperial period. Traces of a settlement belonging to the Trzciniec culture have also been found there. This means that several archaeological periods are represented in one place.
An excavation covering 648 square metres uncovered 173 features, including 31 bloomery furnaces, 14 hearths, a well, and two pit houses. One of the neighbouring pit houses was used as an amber workshop. It contained 2.5 kilograms of small amber fragments, as well as broken pieces of beads. The finds connect settlement structures with concrete evidence of amber processing.
What does the burial mound commemorate?
The burial mound in Biskupice is a mass grave of German and Russian soldiers who fell in the battle in October 1914. It is listed in the municipal register of monuments. Alongside the archaeological settlement traces, the memory of the 1914 fighting is also part of the area's history.
Which religious roadside shrines shape the village?
On Road 720, opposite house number 26, there is a wayside chapel with a cross and a commemorative plaque. The steel cross is considered an example of artistic metalworking. A roadside statue of the Virgin Mary also stands at the intersection of Road 720 and the road to Koszajec, ul. DÅ‚uga.
The statue of Mary depicts her standing on a globe, with her head slightly bowed and her hands outstretched. She wears a dress, a cloak, and a veil. The statue stands on a clinker-brick pedestal, is protected by a glass display case, and is surrounded by a wooden fence. These details distinguish it from the wayside chapel and give each religious landmark its own character.
Pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of the Primate of the Faithful, in Rokitno pass through Biskupice. If you are planning a pilgrimage, check the current dates.
How can you plan your journey and routes?
Biskupice is accessible via Voivodeship Road 720 and County Road 3110W from Biskupice to Koszajec. The village is also near the A2 motorway and has bus services. If travelling by bus, check the current connections before you leave.
A pedestrian and cycle path about 470 metres long was planned for Biskupice, alongside Voivodeship Road 720. It was to run from the A2 viaduct to a side road towards Kotowice and MOP Brwinów, improving tourist access to the burial mound. As this was a planned project, check whether the path is currently open before planning a trip around it.
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FAQ
What settlement traces are known at site 1?
The site is associated with the Late La Tène period and the Roman Imperial period; traces of a settlement belonging to the Trzciniec culture have also been found. Excavations uncovered, among other things, bloomery furnaces, hearths, a well, and two pit houses.
Who does the burial mound in Biskupice commemorate?
It is a mass grave of German and Russian soldiers who fell in the battle in October 1914, and it is listed in the municipal register of monuments.
How is Biskupice connected?
Road connections include Voivodeship Road 720 and County Road 3110W to Koszajec. Bus services are also available; check current connections before travelling.
Go to the broader travel overview: Pruszkowski.
