Naguszewo combines archaeological evidence in the village with a rich church and landscape history in nearby Rumian. When choosing a focus, it is worth distinguishing between the two: the burial mound and traces of a settlement are in Naguszewo, while the Baroque parish church and the old small-leaved lime trees are in Rumian. This keeps the local focus clear while giving the nearby area its own cultural significance.
Archaeology and historical connections
Naguszewo’s archaeological evidence includes the burial mound “Kurhan Naguszewo” and an archaeological settlement site, site 1. This means that two different archaeological forms are associated with the village: a burial mound and traces of a settlement.
According to a local historical account, Naguszewo became part of the Kingdom of Poland during the Thirteen Years’ War of 1454–1466, while nearby Groszki remained in the State of the Teutonic Order. The border between the two present-day villages was therefore a state border at the time. This historical connection places Naguszewo in a period when neighboring villages belonged to different territories.
Accounts of the village’s founding and land grant differ. One local historical account reports that on January 9, 1609, Bishop Wawrzyniec Gembicki confirmed in Lubawa the renewal of the land grant for Naguszewo in the form of a charter of foundation. The historical land grant included 30 włóki of hereditary farmland for the Nagoszewski family, as well as fishing rights on Lake Rumiańskie.
The parish history also links the villages: a bishop’s visitation in 1706 recorded several people from Naguszewo who had pledged between 10 and 50 florins toward the construction of the parish church in Rumian. From 1850, Naguszewo historically belonged to the parish in Rumian. The two details show different connections with the church: first, pledges toward its construction, and later, affiliation with the parish.
The parish church and natural monuments in Rumian
The nearby village of Rumian is home to the wooden parish Church of St. Barbara, built in 1714 in the Baroque style and protected as a historic monument. Its furnishings include a late Renaissance Holy Cross altar, a Baroque altar, and a main altar dating from the 18th century. The three altars thus bring together different styles and periods in one building.
The church also has an organ built by Paul B. Voelkner in 1909, with a neo-Baroque exterior. Old small-leaved lime trees around the building are protected as natural monuments; the largest tree has a trunk circumference of 423 cm. In Rumian, architectural history, artistic furnishings, and protected trees come together. When planning a stay around these attractions, visitors can distinguish Naguszewo’s archaeological and local historical connections from this ensemble of church and natural monuments.
Activity area and connection between the villages
An open activity area with outdoor fitness equipment, a relaxation area, and landscaped green spaces has been built in Naguszewo. It complements the historical attractions with a landscaped space for exercise and rest. County road 185039N connects Naguszewo and Rumian, providing a named road link between the two villages.
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