The Deanery Church St. Giles, Jirkov, Czech Republic
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N 50° 29.915 E 013° 26.876
33U E 389924 N 5595218
The Deanery Church St. Giles, Jirkov
Waymark Code: WMFJ4M
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/24/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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Jirkov arised approximately in 13th century. The claim, that Jirkov was arised by king Premysl Otakar II. in 1269 isn't documented. The chronicles tells about this localite as the Borek or Jurkov in the years 1321 and 1337. Historic notes tells about the Jirkov in the year 1352.

The oldest monument in Jirkov is Dean's church St. Giles. Originally a Gothic church was built around the 1300th. In the 16th century was rebuilt. Inside the church is the tombs of important owners of the land.
Building Materials: Stone

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