Časy: Village History and Geology

Časy can be explored through several distinct themes: its earliest written history, evidence of village life, a geological site, and the landscape on the edge of the Polabian Lowland. This distinction can help with your travel planning: the historical information spans different centuries, while geology and the surrounding area offer another perspective on the place. You can choose the focus that will shape your stay without conflating the different aspects.

Local History Through the Ages

The first written mention of Časy dates to 1494. Another point in time follows in the 16th century: at least part of Časy then belonged to the Cistercian monastery in Sezemice. The early mention and the later connection to the monastery therefore provide two separate historical reference points.

The bell tower in Časy dates from the mid-18th century. This adds a built landmark from a later period to the information from the 15th and 16th centuries. The village-square cross, or wayside shrine, in Časy is also designated as a cultural asset. These details connect different forms of historical heritage without reducing them to a single era.

An earlier industrial chapter is also part of the village’s history: for a time, the former brickworks in Časy was the most modern brickworks in the surrounding area. The time qualification is important; this statement refers to an earlier period in the brickworks’ history. This industrial activity adds another aspect to the cultural and historical themes.

Traditional song lyrics are also part of the local cultural history. A collection of Christmas song lyrics typical of the community comes from Časy and was recorded up to 1900. This part of the village’s history shifts the focus from the bell tower, wayside shrine, and brickworks to the Christmas songs preserved in writing.

Geological Features

The Časy geological site is a disused open-pit quarry with exposures of Cretaceous sediments. These include dark grey calcareous claystones from the youngest Cretaceous deposits. The site also contains two layers of calcareous sandstone with muscovite and plant remains.

The rock descriptions distinguish between two groups of material: the calcareous claystones and the two layers of calcareous sandstone. The claystones are described as dark grey and belonging to the youngest Cretaceous deposits; muscovite and plant remains are noted as features of the sandstone layers. The site is registered as an interesting geological locality, giving Časy a geological profile alongside its village history.

A permit is required to reach the geological site by car. Check this requirement before driving there.

Landscape and Cycling Route

Časy lies on the edge of the Polabian Lowland. Fields and small patches of woodland lie nearby. Its position on the lowland places the village within a broader landscape, while the fields and woodland describe its immediate surroundings. Together, these details connect the wider landscape setting with the rural area around Časy.

A marked local cycling route passes through Časy. Check the signs locally before relying on the route. This is a practical addition to the landscape description, without implying that the cycling route leads to a particular destination or connects to the geological site.

For your travel planning, you can choose between different points of focus: the village’s history spans the period from the 1494 mention through the monastery connection and bell tower to the Christmas song lyrics recorded up to 1900. The geological description, by contrast, focuses on Cretaceous sediments, claystones, and sandstone layers. The landscape and cycling route add another perspective on Časy.

Discover more destinations: Dašice, Sovolusky, Jezbořice, Úhřetická Lhota, Rohovládova Bělá, Choteč, Chvaletice, Rokytno.

For the wider travel overview: Pardubice District.