Boyar court of Giurgiu, Volovăț
Curtea boierească a lui Giurgiu de la Volovăț
sat Volovăț; comuna Volovăț, Suceava · „Siliște”, la cca. 100 m SE de biserica actuală
⚠ Approximate position: the building's exact location is not known; the pin only shows the village.
Summary
The foundations of a late 14th-century boyar court and church built by the boyar Giurgiu of Volovăț, in Volovăț (Suceava County). The remains were uncovered by archaeological excavations in 1969-1973 and are listed as a historic monument.
History
According to the Volovăț village article, the boyar Giurgiu (Giurgea) built a court and a church in the late 14th century. He is described as the youngest son of Dragomir Albul, a Maramureș noble in the entourage of Dragoș Vodă, and became lord of Volovăț. A charter of 1401 names 'panul Giurgiu de la Valhoveț' among those confirming a donation. The foundations survive and were investigated by archaeologist Alexandru Artimon in 1969-1973.
Listed components
- Ruine casă — Sec. XIV-XV (SV-I-m-B-05444.01)
- Biserică (ruine) — Sec. XIV-XV (SV-I-m-B-05444.02)
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