Zprávy památkové péče 2013, 73(4):347-350

The evolution of the network of fishponds in the Telč cultural landscape

Jana Dostálová

The network of fishponds in the Telč area was closed in by the end of the 14th century, when the Telč estates were owned by the Lords of Hradec. It was this dynasty that contributed the most to its formation. By the end of the 16th century, the Telč estates included 117 fishponds, with nearly half of them in close proximity to Telč. The fishpond network was maintained in the later periods as well, and the estate owners purchased additional ponds. By the middle of the 20th century, there were about 50 breeding ponds built and maintained around Telč. The potential held by this fishpond network was utilized by the construction of several water mills and a water distribution system into the centre of Telč as well as the Telč Castle and castle gardens.

Keywords: Telč estates, fishpond network, Lords of Hradec, Slavatas of Chlum and Košumberk, Podstatzký-Lichtenstein

Published: December 1, 2013  Show citation