Earthwork Stronghold in Cedynia

The earthwork stronghold in Cedynia is the remains of a Slavic stronghold from the 9th-12th century, surrounded by ramparts, with a fragment of a reconstructed palisade. It is one of the town's archaeological sites.

A stronghold on the Oder

On the site of a Lusatian culture settlement from the 7th-6th century BC a stronghold of the local Slavs arose, which guarded the crossing of the Oder on the road linking the Elbe region with Pomerania. Around 960 it was taken by Mieszko I and expanded as a border fortress. The location of the battle of 972, in which Mieszko and his brother Czcibor defeated Margrave Hodo, is linked with this stronghold.

Nearby

In Cedynia, about 200 m from the stronghold, is the Regional Museum. The monument to the battle stands on Czcibor Hill, 4 km away.

Practical information

• Cedynia, Gryfino County; the stronghold is listed among the town's archaeological sites.
• Check information on access to the site with the museum or the town and municipality office.