Štěměchy, Třebíč dist., Vysočina Region

The deserted medieval village of Dašovice and its intact fortified manor represent a complex seat of the minor gentry including both a residence and farm buildings. The village was first mentioned in 1353; in 1504, it was explicitly referred to as deserted. As of now, only a few traces of the village are preserved showing pits on the surface. The village is arranged around a lenticular village green with a well in the middle. From later modifications, two still extant water mills are preserved. The north-west edge of the village is closed up by the manor fortification with still marked traces in the ground. We can clearly see a rectangular area surrounded by a moat and circular earthwork. The manor area is covered with shrubs and young trees. A lookout tower with a view of the whole area of the deserted village was installed on the peak called Mařenka.

References: Dvorský 1906, Nekuda 1961; Nekuda – Unger 1981, Nekuda – Felgenhauer – Schmidt 2006.

Navigation point: N 49°10‘22.99“, E 15°41‘43.86“ (fortified manor).