Naguszewo

• An archaeological burial mound and traces of a settlement are recorded in Naguszewo.
• The parish church of St. Barbara, built in 1714, stands in nearby Rumian.
• Historical ties between the villages range from the parish to a road connection.

The connection between Naguszewo and Rumian is reflected in the history of the villages as well as in their present-day geographic relationship. Historically, Naguszewo belonged to the parish in Rumian from 1850 onward. An account of an episcopal visitation in 1706 also records that several people from Naguszewo pledged money toward the construction of the parish church in Rumian: the amounts specified ranged from 10 to 50 florins.

Events reaching further back in time are also linked in a local historical account. During the Thirteen Years’ War of 1454 to 1466, Naguszewo reportedly became part of the Kingdom of Poland, while nearby Groszki remained in the State of the Teutonic Order. In this account, the border between the two present-day villages was a state border.

An account of the historical land grant for Naguszewo mentions 30 włóki of land granted to the Nagoszewski family for hereditary cultivation. According to the account, the land grant also included fishing rights on Lake Rumiańskie. These details place the village’s history in a broader ecclesiastical and territorial context.

The parish church of St. Barbara was built of wood in 1714 and is Baroque in style. It is listed in the register and inventory of historic monuments. Its furnishings bring together several periods and stylistic influences, including a late Renaissance Holy Cross altar, a Baroque altar and an 18th-century high altar.

The organ also has its own history. Paul B. Voelkner built it in 1909, and its exterior is Neo-Baroque in style. Ancient small-leaved lime trees stand around the church and are designated natural monuments. The largest of these trees has a trunk circumference of 423 centimeters. In Rumian, church art and a notable natural monument are found in the immediate surroundings of the church.

The archaeological burial mound is listed under the name “Kurhan Naguszewo.” There is also an archaeological settlement trace, listed as site 1. Both entries give the village a distinct archaeological connection, while the detailed church history is centered mainly in nearby Rumian.

For 2022, Naguszewo is also noted as having an open-air activity zone and a natural-grass sports field. The activity zone was built with equipment for an outdoor fitness area, a rest area and landscaped green spaces. County road 185039N connects Rumian and Naguszewo. This makes it easy to distinguish the different local highlights: archaeological remains and facilities built in 2022 in Naguszewo, and the history of the church and natural monuments in Rumian.

If you’re looking for hotels, first consider which of these highlights matters most to your travel plans. The archaeological records and the activity zone built in 2022 are in Naguszewo; the church and small-leaved lime trees described here are in nearby Rumian. Use this distinction to compare accommodation locations with your own interests.

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Which archaeological remains are associated with Naguszewo?

Naguszewo is recorded as having the burial mound “Kurhan Naguszewo” and an archaeological settlement trace, site 1.

What is known about the church in Rumian?

The wooden Baroque church of St. Barbara, built in 1714, has three altars; Paul B. Voelkner built its organ in 1909.

What historical connection exists between Naguszewo and Rumian?

Historically, Naguszewo belonged to the parish in Rumian from 1850 onward. A visitation in 1706 also recorded pledges of money from people in Naguszewo toward the construction of the parish church.

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