Chrbonín: Chapel and Local History

Chrbonín offers several specific points of interest for a trip that includes not only accommodation but also the village itself. The Chrbonínský potok flows through Chrbonín; the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary stands in the centre. Other points of interest include the history of the original settlement site, a succession of former ruling estates and the Lípa rodáků commemorative lime tree. If you are looking for a hotel in Chrbonín, these topics can help you plan your stay around your interests: the chapel leads to the history of its construction, the field name to early settlement, and the lime tree to a dated memorial.

The stream and chapel as local landmarks

The Chrbonínský potok flows through Chrbonín, while the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary stands in the centre. These details provide two different points of reference: a watercourse that runs through the village and a building in its centre. This distinction can help you orient yourself when planning your trip: the stream is a landscape feature, while the chapel is both a central landmark and a subject of local history. You can thus explore Chrbonín both in terms of its spatial layout and the historical themes rooted there.

The chapel and its history

The year the chapel was built is unknown. Its history is nevertheless specific: it replaced an earlier bell tower that stood at the intersection near house number 30. The chapel itself is in the centre of Chrbonín; the former bell tower stood at the aforementioned intersection. It is important to distinguish between the predecessor and the construction date: the bell tower is identified as an earlier structure, while the year the present-day chapel was built remains unknown. Repairs to the chapel were completed in August 2024. If you are planning a visit, please check its current condition in advance.

Settlement site and succession of ruling estates

The original settlement site of Chrbonín is identified by the field name “V Liškách.” It provides a geographical reference for local history that differs from the centrally located chapel. The succession of ruling estates can also be arranged chronologically: Chrbonín originally belonged to the Choustník estate, after 1620 to the Radenín estate, and later, until 1878, to the Kolowrat-Krakowský family. Here, 1620 marks the transition to the Radenín estate, while 1878 marks the end of the later association with the family. The settlement area, building history and ruling-estate connections can thus be viewed as distinct historical layers. The field name points to the original settlement site; the succession of ruling estates shows a sequence whose stages can be distinguished by the years given.

The Lípa rodáků commemorative lime tree

The Lípa rodáků commemorative lime tree was planted east of Chrbonín on 8 May 1989. The date complements the chapel’s history in a different way: the year the chapel was built is unknown, while the tree’s planting date is specifically recorded. The two landmarks also differ in location: the chapel stands in the centre, while the lime tree was planted east of Chrbonín. If you would like to organize the local history around specific dates and locations, these differences offer a helpful perspective.

Discover more destinations: Žíšov, Svrabov, Zhoř U Tábora, Roudná, Košice U Soběslavi, Revnov, Zvěrotice, Pohnánec

For the broader travel overview: Okres Tábor.