TY - JOUR
TI - Springs and wells of cultural significance in the Świętokrzyski Region
AU - Zieliński, Artur
AU - Choiński, Adam
AU - Macias, Andrzej
TI - Springs and wells of cultural significance in the Świętokrzyski Region
AB - The research covered 26 springs and wells of cultural significance and valuable natural values in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. The work was based on field observations, analysis of available literature and source materials, and information obtained from people using the described objects. The current condition of springs and wells and the method of their management, use, and protection are described. Regular reconnaissance and field studies have shown that the analyzed objects are frequently visited for water collection. Changes in springs, wells, and their surroundings were observed in most cases. The best-developed springs include the Spring of Blessed Wincenty Kadłubek in Karwów, the Spring of St. Francis in the ŚPN, the well-spring in Czyżowice and the Spring of St. Andrzej Świerad near Opatowiec, which is a well. In turn, the worst-developed object is “Pod Dębem” near Staszów. The most efficient sources turned out to be Burzący Stok (7.58 dm3·s–1), the spring in Pągowiec in Raków (1.55 dm3·s–1), and the spring in Kapkazy (1.36 dm3·s–1). It was also found that there was a lack of water in the well on the slope of Góra Witosławska and in the Zygmuntowska Well. Selected, urgent protective, and preventive measures were indicated, which, in the authors’ opinion, are necessary to preserve the described objects and associated traditions. In addition, it was recommended that the names of objects be organized.
VL - 2024
IS - Issue 174
PY - 2024
SN - 1644-3586
C1 - 2083-3113
SP - 185
EP - 226
DO - 10.4467/20833113PG.24.008.20681
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/prace-geograficzne/article/zrodla-i-studnie-o-znaczeniu-kulturowym-w-regionie-swietokrzyskim
KW - cultural springs and wells
KW - objects of religious cult
KW - legally protected objects
KW - local
traditions and beliefs
KW - Świętokrzyski Region