Roszczyce: Oaks, Church and Manor House
Accommodation in Roszczyce
Roszczyce is a small village southeast of Łeba, on a local road connecting Maszewko with Ulinią. Natural and architectural landmarks give the village a distinctive character: two pedunculate oaks listed as natural monuments, the Church of the Assumption of Mary with its crypt, the Krokowski family tomb in the churchyard and a modest manor house. These details can help you identify Roszczyce as a destination with notable natural and historical features when planning your trip.
Two pedunculate oaks in different locations
One pedunculate oak stands by the church and has a trunk circumference of 4.10 metres; its condition is reported as very good. The second is about 120 metres north of the church, by a small pond. Its trunk circumference is 5.20 metres. Both trees are listed as natural monuments and are reported to be in very good condition. Their natural monument status and condition may change over time.
Their different locations and measurements make a direct comparison possible: one oak is part of the church grounds, while the larger one stands by the small pond to the north. The difference between their reported trunk circumferences is 1.10 metres. If natural features factor into your choice of destination, location and size are two clear points of distinction between the trees.
Church, crypt and manor house
The crypt of the Church of the Assumption of Mary contains seven naturally mummified remains of owners of the local estate and their family members. The seven remains are considered remarkably well preserved. Their number, natural mummification and connection to the estate owners give this church a specific historical significance. This adds a different perspective on Roszczyce to its natural features.
The tomb of the Krokowski family stands in the churchyard, surrounded by an ornately decorated wrought-iron fence. The manor house in Roszczyce is privately owned. It is a modest, east-facing, single-storey residence on a rectangular plan, with a gabled roof with half-hipped ends. The tomb and manor house add two more specific details to the crypt: the family association of the tomb and the building’s simple form.
Considering Roszczyce as a place to stay
If you are considering staying in Roszczyce, you can weigh up the different features according to your interests: the oaks are notable natural features, while the crypt, family tomb and manor house each point to a different aspect of the village’s history. The trees can also be compared by location and trunk circumference. These precise local details can help you decide whether Roszczyce suits a trip that includes an interest in nature and architectural history. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is worth checking the availability and location description of the specific listing.
Nearby places
Sarbsk, Poraj, Dymnica, Wicko, Łebień, Lebork, Żarnowska, Bukowina
For the wider travel overview: Lauenburg.
