Pastuchovice: Village History and Historic Farmsteads

In Pastuchovice, village history can be traced through specific buildings and historical records. Listed building No. 19 is part of an agricultural farmstead; the plots within the designated area are also protected as historic monuments. The village also has other historic features and a location that can be understood in relation to Žihle and Kralovice. For travellers interested in culture and rural architecture, the village offers several different points of interest.

Building No. 19 and Historic Structures

Building No. 19 is a single-storey timber-framed house, described in the monument record as a hunting lodge. Its characteristic three-part layout, along with numerous original elements and details, makes the building’s structure a tangible part of its history. Together with the agricultural farmstead, it gives a picture that goes beyond a single statement of age: the house, farmstead and protected plots belong to a connected historical context. If you are interested in architecture, the construction and layout offer a tangible way to engage with the village’s history, without needing to focus on any one event.

Other historic features are spread across different parts of the village. A timber-framed barn stands at farmstead No. 7; there is also an old fire station with a bell tower. A statue of the Suffering Christ, dating from 1771, stands in the village square. These examples differ in function and form: the house and barn are associated with farming, the fire station points to the village’s fire service, and the statue adds a dated religious artwork to the village scene. Pastuchovice thus offers more than one perspective on its architectural heritage.

Putting Historical References in Context

The earliest confirmed written mention of Pastuchovice as part of the Rabštejn estate dates to 1558; the estate was then owned by the Šlik family. There are also earlier historical references: Wenzel Rott refers to a vladyk family from Pastuchovice in Rakovník in 1460, and regional historian J. Kočka mentions the year 1538 in his work on the village’s history. These references carry different kinds of evidential weight. The first written mention in 1558, Rott’s reference to 1460 and Kočka’s mention of 1538 can be distinguished without treating any of the dates as the village’s founding date.

Location and Orientation in the Surrounding Area

Pastuchovice lies northwest of Kralovice and 2.5 km north of Žihle. The nature parks also provide a clear general orientation: Horní Střela Nature Park begins west of the village, while Jesenicko Nature Park lies to the east. This comparison can help you locate the village on a map and decide whether, when planning your trip, you want to focus on the village itself or also explore the surrounding area. The two nature parks mark different directions.

Getting There and Finding Accommodation

Passenger services at Pastuchovice stop were discontinued on 12 December 2010. If you are planning to use public transport, check current onward connections from Žihle or another active railway station before travelling.

When choosing accommodation, pay attention to its exact location: listed properties may also be outside Pastuchovice. Check each offer and its availability before booking, as both may change. You can use the search as a starting point and then decide which location suits your plans to explore the village and its surroundings.

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