Bludov Castle

Bludovský hrad^[1]^[2]^[3] (literally The Bludov Castle) was a mediaeval residence and fortifications. In the 19th century, ruins were used as a building material of new paved road from Bludov via Bludoveček to Šumperk.

History

Bludovský hrad was established by Blud z Bludova. Place was fortified by Blud III in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed by the Hungarian army during Bohemian War (1468-1478).

Presence

Just few structural elements like cellars and moats have been preserved. A farm which was supplying the castle is known as Bludoveček nowadays. Today is owned by the descendants of the founder, house of Mornstein-Zierotin.

External links

Official site

References

^ Plaček, Miroslav (2007). Ilustrovaná encyklopedie moravských hradů, hrádků a tvrzí (2. vyd. ed.). Praha: Libri. ISBN 978-80-7277-338-1.
^ Plaček, Miroslav (1999). Hrady a zámky na Moravě a ve Slezsku (2. vyd. ed.). Praha: Nakl. Libri. ISBN 80-85983-72-9.
^ http://www.bludov.cz/O-Bludove/Pametihodnosti-obce-Bludov%7CBludovsky-hrad.html The page on Bludov village referring to the castle

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[1] Plaček, Miroslav (2007). Ilustrovaná encyklopedie moravských hradů, hrádků a tvrzí (2. vyd. ed.). Praha: Libri. ISBN 978-80-7277-338-1.

[2] Plaček, Miroslav (1999). Hrady a zámky na Moravě a ve Slezsku (2. vyd. ed.). Praha: Nakl. Libri. ISBN 80-85983-72-9.

[3] ttp://www.bludov.cz/O-Bludove/Pametihodnosti-obce-Bludov%7CBludovsky-hrad.html The page on Bludov village referring to the castle

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