Parcice

Parcice is a sołectwo (village administrative district) in the Łódź Voivodeship, located on the Wieluń Upland, known for its rich history and monuments. First mentioned in 1403, the village was then the property of Jan of Parcice. In the 15th century, it passed into the hands of Mikołaj Gruszczyński and later to the Madaliński family, who owned significant assets, including a mill and a windmill. In the 17th century, the estate was acquired by the Kochlewski family, who built a Calvinist church and cemetery. In the 19th century, Parcice belonged to the Trepka family and later to the Magnus family. In 1863, the village witnessed the activities of an insurgent unit, marking its historical significance. During World War II, Parcice was the scene of battles and repression, with many residents displaced by the Germans. The village preserves several historical monuments, including a 19th-century manor complex featuring a classicist manor with a portico and a park with unique trees such as California sycamores and an old oak. The manor, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, served various functions after World War II, including as a school, but suffered significant damage. The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, built between 1989 and 1990, is also located here. Parcice boasts a vibrant cultural life, exemplified by the annual exhibitions of horses from the Wieruszów County. The Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1912, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013. With a population of 725 in 1928, the village today blends its rich, centuries-old history with local life and traditions.