Kapla castle, perished

Širkovce « Rimavská Sobota « Banská Bystrica region (Gemer-Malohont historic region)

A perished Gothic castle which was built in the beginning of 13th century. It was owned by Kapla, Feled a Lórántffy families.The castle and village Širkovce were owned by Husits in 1443 - 1460. The castle has been crumbling since 17th century, nowadays there are remaining only ground ramparts (information by Igor Čépe).

Historic names

Žirkov, Žirkovský hrad; 1264 Sirque, 1450 fortalicium Sirke, 1475 castellum Serke, 1449 castrum Kapla, 1494 castrum Serke

Description

A perished Gothic castle which was built in the beginning of 13th century. It was owned by Kapla, Feled a Lórántffy families.The castle and village Širkovce were owned by Husits in 1443 - 1460. The castle has been crumbling since 17th century, nowadays there are remaining only ground ramparts (information by Igor Čépe).

Location N48.284333,E20.071167

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Hajnáčka (7 km),

Sobôtka (8 km),

Ožďany (10 km),

Fiľakovo castle (11 km),

Maginhrad (12 km),

Šomoška (13 km),

Blh (13 km),

Hrachovo (14 km),

Holiša (15 km),

Gemer castle (16 km),

Drienok (17 km)