Discover Roszczyce: Church, Manor and Natural Monument

Church, Crypt and Family Tomb

The Baroque Church of the Assumption of Mary dates from 1659. It is a clearly identifiable historic landmark in Roszczyce; the date places the building in its historical context without requiring any further local history. Anyone interested in religious architecture will find a specific reason to get to know Roszczyce through a particular building, rather than simply as a name on the map.

A particularly striking feature lies in the church crypt: it contains seven naturally mummified bodies. They belonged to owners of the local estate and their family members, and are exceptionally well preserved. The number of bodies, their natural mummification and their condition make this a striking and serious subject within local history. For a trip with children, this offers a different experience from viewing the Baroque church itself; families can decide for themselves whether the subject suits their interests.

The churchyard also holds its own trace of history. There you will find the tomb of the Krokowski family, behind an ornate wrought-iron fence. The crypt and tomb are clearly distinct: the seven mummified bodies are in the church crypt, while the family tomb is in the churchyard. The fence is a specific detail of the tomb and visibly sets it apart.

Manor House, Park and Natural Monument

The manor house offers another perspective on the history of the place. The von Retzlaff family had it built in the first half of the 19th century. This brings the history of a local estate into view alongside the religious building. A three-hectare park lies to the west of the manor house. Its size and precise position in relation to the manor house give the green space its own place in exploring Roszczyce’s historic features.

There is also a common ash tree by the church, protected as a natural monument. Its trunk circumference is 3.42 m. The tree adds a natural highlight right beside one of the historic buildings in the place; its protected status is also an important part of its description. Thus, in Roszczyce, church history and a specially designated natural monument come together at a specific location. For travellers whose interests combine culture and nature, this offers an additional reason to include the place when looking for a holiday apartment.

For geographical orientation, Roszczyce lies on the local road connecting Maszewko and Ulinia. If you are looking for accommodation for a history-focused stay, the church, estate history and park give you a clear picture of the themes that define Roszczyce. You can choose a holiday apartment based on whether you would like to make these historic and natural features the focus of your trip.

More places to discover: Bukowina, Łeba, Sarbsk, Lebork, Poraj, Łebień, Lędziechowo, Wicko.

For the broader travel overview: Lauenburg.