Bludovský Hrad

A cellar

Bludovský hrad[1][2][3] (literally The Bludov Castle) was a mediaeval residence and fortifications. In the 19th century, ruins were used as a building material of new paved road from Bludov via Bludoveček to Šumperk.

History

Bludovský hrad was established by Blud z Bludova. Place was fortified by Blud III in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed by the Hungarian army during Bohemian War (1468-1478).

Presence

Just few structural elements like cellars and moats have been preserved. A farm which was supplying the castle is known as Bludoveček nowadays. Today is owned by the descendants of the founder, house of Mornstein-Zierotin.

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References

  1. ↑ Plaček, Miroslav (2007). Ilustrovaná encyklopedie moravských hradů, hrádků a tvrzí (2. vyd. ed.). Praha: Libri. ISBN 978-80-7277-338-1.
  2. ↑ Plaček, Miroslav (1999). Hrady a zámky na Moravě a ve Slezsku (2. vyd. ed.). Praha: Nakl. Libri. ISBN 80-85983-72-9.
  3. ↑ http://www.bludov.cz/O-Bludove/Pametihodnosti-obce-Bludov|Bludovsky-hrad.html The page on Bludov village referring to the castle

Coordinates: 49°57′19″N 16°55′59″E / 49.9554°N 16.9331°E / 49.9554; 16.9331

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