Wooden Bell Tower in Paczyna

The wooden bell tower stands in the centre of Paczyna, by the Church of St Martin, and dates from 1679. It is a listed monument and at the same time a site on the wooden architecture trail of the Silesian Voivodeship.

History and construction

The bell tower was built next to a wooden church, which was pulled down in 1931. In its place the present brick parish church was built, and the bell tower survived as the oldest element of this complex. It was built on a square plan in post construction, on a foundation of fieldstones. The walls narrow towards the top and are clad in boards. The whole is crowned by a belfry stage, above which rises a shingled tent roof.

In 1975 conservation work was carried out: the foundations were strengthened and the cladding and shingles were replaced.

Practical information

• Address: Wiejska 67, Paczyna (Toszek municipality).
• The bell tower is viewed from the outside, beside the Church of St Martin in Paczyna.
• The wider area is worth combining with a visit to Toszek Castle, about 6 km away.