The Tower Called Jakobinka of the Rozmberk nad Vltavou Castle. Towards the Origin and Building History of the Rozmberk Castle

Abstract

New findings about the round tower of the castle formarly considered to be a part of the C13-C14 building period. The detailed research involving dendrodating proved that the tower was built in late medieval period after the fire in 1522. Under the spire roof made of bricks the timber scaffolding structure originally supporting the sheeting boards is preserved