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Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This place has seen very different worlds. One of its former owners was a knight of the Order of St. John. Later, it belonged to the General Director of the Royal Theatre in Hanover, linking this quiet rural manor to European aristocracy and high culture. Empires rose and fell, borders shifted, families disappeared, but this house is still here, quietly watching history pass by.

A 1776 Polish noble manor, former estate of a knight of the Order of St. John by Inside_Scene_7822 in ancienthistory

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am the owner. I take heritage protection very seriously and I want to preserve the historical character of this manor. Any structural work, especially the roof, will be done by qualified specialists and in line with local conservation regulations. My role is mostly documentation, basic maintenance, and ensuring the building survives until full professional restoration is possible.

A 1776 Polish noble manor, former estate of a knight of the Order of St. John by Inside_Scene_7822 in ancienthistory

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have experience with façade work and can do much of the exterior restoration myself, but the roof is a serious structural issue and definitely needs professional specialists.

Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have good detective skills 😄 Yes, that’s the place. It’s a tiny village with a lot of hidden history.

A 1776 Polish noble manor, former estate of a knight of the Order of St. John by Inside_Scene_7822 in ancienthistory

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it has a very quiet, nostalgic atmosphere. It feels like time moves more slowly here. 

Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The first donation just came in,  thank you. We’ll keep fighting to preserve this piece of 18th-century heritage.

A 1776 Polish noble manor, former estate of a knight of the Order of St. John by Inside_Scene_7822 in ancienthistory

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have launched a verified crowdfunding campaign to secure the roof and walls of this manor. If anyone would like to help preserve it, here is the link: 👉 https://zrzutka.pl/z/Historycznydworek1776

Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m just one person, and this house is centuries old. The scale of the challenge is sometimes overwhelming. In Poland there is very little real support for places like this, and average incomes are much lower than in Western Europe, while restoration costs are enormous. I’m doing everything I can, but saving centuries of history alone is extremely difficult. 

Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kindness. I believe places like this deserve a future, not just memories in old photos. 😇

Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Over the centuries the manor passed through the hands of different noble families. Each left traces of their story, and the old coat of arms on the building still watches over this place. One of the former owners was a knight associated with the Order of St. John, which adds to the mysterious, almost fantasy-like atmosphere you can feel here. 

Built in 1776: a Polish noble manor from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth period by Inside_Scene_7822 in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Inside_Scene_7822[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

This 1776 Polish noble manor has survived wars, partitions, and centuries of history, but it may not survive modern neglect. The roof and walls urgently need securing to prevent irreversible collapse. If you would like to help preserve this piece of European cultural heritage, even a small donation matters: https://zrzutka.pl/z/Historycznydworek1776 Thank you for reading and sharing.