Ondřejov U Pelhřimova: Village Green, Chapel and Waterscape

Ondřejov U Pelhřimova combines the layout of a valley-row village with a radial plan and a spacious village green. A chapel with distinctive architectural details and several bodies of water within the cadastral area give the place further facets.

Key facts about Ondřejov U Pelhřimova

• Settlement layout: valley-row village with a radial plan and spacious village green.
• First written mention: 1406.
• The built-up area is registered as a Category ÚAN II archaeological area, covering the period from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
• The Želivka watercourse, also known as the Hejlovka, crosses the administrative area.
• The entire cadastral area contains several ponds and other bodies of water, covering a total of about 3.47 hectares.

Village green and settlement history

The settlement’s layout is a striking starting point for getting to know Ondřejov: the village is described as a valley-row village with a radial plan and has a spacious village green. These features give the settlement a distinctive form that goes beyond historical dates alone. Ondřejov was first mentioned in writing in 1406.

The archaeological classification of the built-up area offers another perspective. Category ÚAN II covers the period from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Together with the early written mention, this provides a historical timeframe for the village, while the description of its plan draws attention to the village’s layout.

The chapel on the village green

The chapel on the village green has several clearly identifiable architectural details: it has a semicircular end, a volute gable with a square bell chamber, and trefoil-shaped windows. Volutes are curved, spiral-like forms; the technical term helps explain an element of the gable’s design. The chapel has been reconstructed.

Those interested in the village’s architecture will find a specific point of comparison with its settlement layout: the village green is part of the description of the village plan, while the chapel’s end, gable, bell chamber and windows characterize a single building. Together, they offer different scales for exploring Ondřejov’s cultural character.

The Želivka, ponds and Hejlovský Pond

The information about water in Ondřejov refers to different spatial scales. The Želivka (Hejlovka) crosses the administrative area, while the total area of about 3.47 hectares refers to several ponds and other bodies of water across the entire cadastral area of Ondřejov u Pelhřimova. It therefore does not refer to the area of a single body of water.

Hejlovský Pond is located within the cadastral area of Ondřejov u Pelhřimova and is legally classified as a significant landscape feature. This means the waterscape can be considered both in the broader context of the cadastral area and through a specifically named body of water. The watercourse, ponds and legal classification of Hejlovský Pond are distinct aspects.

Hiking route and accommodation search

A tour description last updated on 1 March 2020 describes a marked hiking route from Zajíčkov to Pelhřimov that passes through Ondřejov by the Chapel of St. Anne, with its small bell tower and cross. This chapel is named in the route description; it is not identified there as the chapel on the village green. If you are considering the route for your trip, check the current route and trail conditions in advance.

When searching for a hotel, the different aspects of the village can help guide your travel interests: the village layout and history, the chapel’s architecture, or the waterscape of the cadastral area. Cultural sites and bodies of water offer different points of focus, without requiring you to combine them into a prescribed tour.

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Frequently asked questions about Ondřejov U Pelhřimova

When was Ondřejov first mentioned in writing?

The village was first mentioned in writing in 1406.

View the broader travel overview: Okres Pelhřimov.