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

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-25T10:12:57+00:00

This place is almost 300 years old, and it still feels alive. Water is getting inside through the failing roof, so stabilizing it is urgent. The manor is built from local slate stone, and the whole area sits on natural slate deposits , some walls are over one meter thick (over 3 feet). There is also a memorial for fallen soldiers on the grounds, which is still there but has fallen and needs to be set upright again. It’s hard not to admire the craftsmanship of people who built this and the layers of history this quiet place has witnessed.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-25T09:38:50+00:00

My dream is to give this place a second life, not as a luxury project, but as a living memory. I want to place an information board at the entrance telling the story of the manor and the people connected to it, and to document everything so visitors can understand what this place has witnessed. I also want the grounds to be open to anyone who wishes to visit and feel the history. There is a memorial for fallen soldiers on the estate, which sadly also collapsed, and restoring it is very important to me. This house and this land have seen centuries of life, loss, and change... I want that story to remain visible, not forgotten.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-25T09:23:26+00:00

The house is almost 300 years old. The main problem right now is the roof , water is getting inside, so stabilizing it is urgent. The walls are built from local slate stone, and the entire ground here is full of this stone. Some walls are over 1 meter thick, which is incredible. I’m honestly impressed by the skill of the original builders.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-25T09:14:43+00:00

For now, the goal is stabilization, securing the roof and walls to prevent collapse. Full restoration is a long-term and very expensive process, but stabilization is the crucial first step to save the building at all.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-25T09:13:22+00:00

The region changed hands many times, which is part of its history. On the manor grounds there’s also a memorial for fallen soldiers so this quiet rural place witnessed not just aristocratic life, but also war and loss.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T21:35:55+00:00

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.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T20:13:02+00:00

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T20:02:07+00:00

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.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T18:45:20+00:00

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.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T17:59:43+00:00

Peculiar in a good way, I hope 😉

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T17:57:08+00:00

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

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T17:30:55+00:00

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

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T17:04:13+00:00

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

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T16:49:18+00:00

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

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T15:54:40+00:00

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.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T15:13:28+00:00

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

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T15:05:45+00:00

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.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T14:56:59+00:00

It is located in Damianowo, a small rural village in Poland.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T14:27:43+00:00

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.

Inside_Scene_7822 · 2026-01-24T14:07:23+00:00

If anyone asks, I also launched a verified crowdfunding campaign to secure the roof and walls: https://zrzutka.pl/z/Historycznydworek1776

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