Těškov: Village Square, Wooden Chapel and Hrad Radeč

Těškov lies in a hollow open to the southeast and is surrounded by forests. The village brings together several distinct points of interest for a stay: the village square with a characteristic wooden bell tower, a rare surviving polygonal wooden chapel, and the archaeological castle site of Hrad Radeč. There is also rural farmstead No. 21, with several buildings. Those interested in Těškov can explore its landscape, architectural forms and historical traces as different aspects of the village.

Landscape and Character of the Village

Těškov’s setting is shaped by two features: a hollow open to the southeast and the forests surrounding the village. The hollow describes the landform, while its opening indicates its orientation; the forests form the surrounding backdrop. For travelers who want to consider the landscape when choosing a destination, this combination is a distinctive starting point. It helps present the area’s landscape character as a focus in its own right, alongside the local buildings and historical traces.

Historical Traces

The first written mentions of Těškov date to the 14th century. Hrad Radeč is mentioned in 1343 in connection with Oldřich de Mitterwald of the House of Lords of Litice. This date gives the castle site a specific historical reference; at the same time, the village’s history and the castle’s historical record offer two distinct perspectives on Těškov. Those looking to place historical sites in context can distinguish the general timeframe of the village’s first mentions from the specifically dated reference to the castle.

Timber Architecture and Memorial Cross

A characteristic wooden bell tower stands on the village square. Another distinctive architectural form is the polygonal wooden chapel: it is a rare surviving example and documents this type of building in the rural area of the Rokycany District. The chapel is dated approximately to the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. The memorial cross in front of it probably dates from the second half of the 19th century. The two elements of local timber architecture can thus be placed in time: the chapel’s date is approximate, while the cross’s date is probable.

Hrad Radeč and Farmstead No. 21

Hrad Radeč is an archaeological site in Těškov and is considered an important archaeological locality. A curved ditch, an earthwork and small masonry remains survive at the abandoned castle site. These different traces give the site a distinct archaeological profile.

Těškov is also home to rural farmstead No. 21. It comprises a dwelling house, a barn, stables and a shed complex. These four parts make the farmstead tangible as an ensemble of residential and agricultural buildings. The complex thus complements the village’s religious and archaeological history with another form of rural architecture.

Getting Around and Routes

There is a hiking trail signpost on the village square; Route 2153, a marked cycle route, also connects there. The hiking trail signpost and the connection to the cycle route offer two different ways to find your way; both are located on the village square. If you plan your trip around these markers, check the route number and markings before you travel.

Discover more destinations: Sebečice, Litohlavy, Zvikovec, Němčovice, Svojkovice, Hrádek U Rokycan, Zbiroh, Kakejcov

For the overview of the wider region: Okres Rokycany.