Wicko: Slavic Beginnings and Historic Sites
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Wicko’s history as an old Slavic settlement is complemented by a historic manor park and a partially restored palace. Nearby villages add a Dutch windmill, other palaces and a church to the cultural landscape. Their dates range from the 17th to the 19th century.
Key facts about Wicko
- Wicko is known as an old Slavic settlement; the name Wick was first mentioned in 1402 and 1437.
- Wicko is considered a former manor estate established under Polish law.
- The historic manor park is listed in the voivodeship’s register of monuments; the village has two historic cemeteries.
Which historical traces shape Wicko?
The settlement’s early history and the two mentions of its name provide different points of reference: Wicko is known as an old Slavic settlement, while the name Wick appears in 1402 and 1437. It is also classified as a former manor estate established under Polish law. Wicko thus brings together settlement history, the place name and the manor tradition.
The historic sites also offer different perspectives. The manor park is listed in the voivodeship’s register of monuments, and Wicko has two historic cemeteries. The palace has been partially restored. The park, cemeteries and palace are distinct points of reference for local history and can be considered separately, rather than attributing all the historical traces to a single building.
Which historic sites are nearby?
The historic Dutch windmill in nearby Zdrzewno was built in 1765. It is considered the only surviving Dutch windmill in Lębork County and offers a point of comparison with the history of manors and palaces: here, a different type of historic building takes centre stage.
Nearby Poraj is home to a brick palace dating from 1895, with a gallery of contemporary sculpture. Charbrowo has the former Somnitz Palace and a historic church dating from the 17th century. The palace was built shortly after 1660 for Krzysztof von Somnitz, the starost of Lębork.
The dates also offer clear points of comparison: the church and former Somnitz Palace in Charbrowo date from the 17th century, the windmill was built in 1765, and the palace in Poraj dates from 1895. This makes it possible to distinguish older church and manor history, the history of the mill, and a later palace with a sculpture gallery.
Which historical events are known?
Several editions of Dni Gminy Wicko took place between 2010 and 2022. At one edition in 2015, a colourful parade set off from Wicko at 3 p.m., heading towards the stadium in Charbrowo. This is a specific example of a past festival day and its route from Wicko towards Charbrowo.
Another type of event was the carnival ball on February 22, 2019. GOKiS held it in the event hall in Wicko for all children from the municipality. The parade and the ball thus represent different past occasions: a municipal festival with a procession and an event with a specifically stated target audience.
Discover more destinations: Lędziechowo, Dymnica, Łebień, Roszczyce, Poraj, Żarnowska, Sarbsk and Łeba.
FAQ
When was Wicko first mentioned under the name Wick?
The first mention under the name Wick dates from 1402; another followed in 1437.
What makes the Dutch windmill in Zdrzewno distinctive?
It was built in 1765 and is considered the only surviving Dutch windmill in Lębork County.
Who was the 2019 carnival ball intended for?
GOKiS held the ball in Wicko on February 22, 2019, for all children from the municipality.
For the higher-level travel overview: Lauenburg.
