Jihlava a hrad Rokštejn v lucemburském období
| Title in English | Jihlava and Rokštejn Castle in the Luxembourg period |
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | During the Luxembourg period, Rokštejn Castle changed owners three times. From the original colonising noble family of the Ruthenštejns, who built the castle above the Brtnice River near its confluence with the Jihlava River, it passed into the possession of Margrave John Henry of Moravia. He significantly rebuilt the castle and transformed it into a residence that met the requirements for accommodating the margravial family. Everyday life in the second half of the 14th century can be reconstructed in great detail on the basis of archaeological contexts identified within the castle area and accompanying artefacts. The Rokštejn estate bordered on the royal town of Brtnice, which, although functioning as a pledge estate during the 14th century, has recently been shown to have had an important role, with the development of its castle in the Luxembourg period representing another significant element in reconstructing its position in the region south of Jihlava and its subsequent linkage with Rokštejn. According to the testament of Margrave John Henry, Rokštejn Castle was to pass as inheritance to his middle son, John Soběslav. Ultimately, however, the castle came into the hands of the youngest son, Prokop, who, during the Margrave Wars, repaid his debts to allies, for example by transferring castles. Among the noble families to benefit were the Waldsteins, who thus acquired Rokštejn. This noble house represented a new driving force in the Margrave Wars within the region and at the same time enabled the formation of a territorially significant domain that positioned them as both partners and opponents of Jihlava. Rokštejn’s alignment with Prokop manifested itself militarily as early as 1402, and the division deepened after the Waldsteins’ adherence to the Chalice. The effort from Jihlava to suppress Waldstein-held Rokštejn grew steadily, culminating in 1467. |
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