Protection of historical ruins - research and project problems on the example of the castle in Sochaczew

Historical research on the castles’ ruins and then conservation works, is a complex and multi-stage process. In connection with the threat of the disaster of the ruins of the castle in Sochaczew, the Research Group on the Polish Middle Ages, in 1966 made comprehensive research (historical, architectural, archaeological and technical). The research was carried out by: art historian Izabella Galicka, archaeologist Jerzy Piniński and architect Maria Brykowska (head).
It was found: The level of use and burning of the castle (13th c. - 7.0 m), relics of the Gothic castle (mid-14th c.) and the castle built by the starost Stanisław Radziejowski (before 1630) were established. In 1967, arch. M. Brykowska made a conservation project for permanent protection of the ruins (not implemented), and arch. J. Skrzypczyk - a conceptual design of the castle hill surrounding (completed). All work
was consulted by prof. Jan Zachwatowicz.
In 1975-77, the research in the northern part of the castle was performed by Jerzy Gula, and in the years 2006-2007 the team led by Leszek Kajzer - in the southern and eastern part; a gate building from the times of the starost Krzysztof Szydłowiecki was discovered and, according to sources from the 16th century, other houses were described. Research from 2011-2013 constituted the basis of EU subsidies for the implementation of a new project for tourism purposes and securing ruins, under the supervision of the architect Cezary Głuszek; the surroundings of the hill were also ordered in reference to the concept from 1967.
Conclusions from the work at the castle in Sochaczew regarding the organization and methods of research and scientific interpretations of discoveries and design - to protect the value of the historic ruins with the area - formed the basis for proposals for changes to the 'Charter of historical ruins'.