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Opava okres, Czech Republic (1)

Moravosilesian Region

Last modified: 2003-02-22 by jarig bakker
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Čermná ve Slezsku flag

[Cermná ve Slezsku flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 1 Jun 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 27 Jun 2001

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 314. The village was founded by Premyslids in the 14th century. The village belonged to the castle of Vikštejn. Till the end of the World War II the population was mostly German. From 1945 to1947 the German population was displaced. The re-settlement started as early as in 1945. In 1950 Agricultural Co-operative was founded. In 1976  the Agricultural Co-operative was integrated into State Farm of Vítkov which does not exist any more, since it has been divided into private companies. In such a way, the farming, being the basic source of living of people in the village, came to end. In the village there is a church (kostel sv. Markéty) built in 1791 and school founded 100 years later in 1891. Landscape is formed by tableland passing on to Oderské vrchy (Odra Hills).
Jarig Bakker, 2 Jun 2002

Is that a demi-ploughshare, by the way?
The demi-eagle is that of Silesia (Slezsku). I believe Opava --together with Ostrava, if I am not mistaken-- make up the Silesian part of Czechia.
Santiago Dotor, 3 Jun 2002

As the name says: Čermná ve Slezsku = Čermna in Silesia.
Description in VexLex2001:
"On a yellow field a blue <radlici>, locked together with a half Silesian eagle."
A quick search gave for the village of Medlov also a <radlici>, which I guess is a ploughshare - Bohemian/Moravian style.
Jarig Bakker, 3 Jun 2002


Dobroslavice municipality flag

[Dobroslavice flag] by Jarig Bakker, 9 Oct 2002

Image from Exner's VexLex1997 of the flag of Dobroslavice, Opava district, Moravosilesian region in Czechia. Flag adopted 17 Oct 1997.
The first written trace of this village dates back to 1377. In the 15th century a citadel was built there. In the second half of the 16th century the citadel was rebuilt into the Renaissance château. At the turn of 18th century the château was rebuilt in the Baroque style. At the beginning of the 19th century an ornamental park was layed out. In the park a stone bridge and vase have been preserved until now. Last owners of the manor were Counts Wilczeck (from 1860). During liberation in 1945 the village, including the chateau, was almost completely destroyed. The château has not been reconstructed any more. In 1976 the village became a borough of the town of Hlučín. On 1 January 1992 it regained independence. At present, there are 680 people living in 218 houses in this village.
Jarig Bakker, 9 Oct 2002


Horní Lhota flag

[Horní Lhota flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 17 Jun 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 22 Nov 2001

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 589. Horní Lhota was mentioned first in 1441. In belonged to the Manor of Hrabyně. In 1619 it was included in Velká Polom owned by the family of Pražma from Bílkov. At the end of the 17th century Horní Lhota and the mentioned estates were included into the extensive Manor of Klimkovice owned by the family of Vlček from Dobrá Zemice. In 1896 Horní Lhota was included in the district of Bílovec. The village was liberated on 28 April 1945 This village is a birthplace of Ludvík Drastich (1887 - 1961), biologist and physiologist.
Jarig Bakker, 2 Jun 2002


Jezdkovice flag

[Jezdkovice flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 26 May 2001

Image based on Flagdatabank 11, Dec 1999. Flag approved 21 June 1999. The flag has a red iron fitting and a carriage wheel.
Blas Delgado Ortiz, 26 May 2001

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 207. The village was first mentioned in 1250. At those days the village was in possession of the Monastery of Velehrad. In 1594 Karel Bítovský from Bítov became owner of the village. In 1834 there were 359 people living in 48 houses.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Litultovice municipality flag

[Litultovice flag]by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 22 Mar 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 3 Apr 2002

Is the design in the center of the Litultovice flag supposed to look like a face? Well, it does... ;-)
Lewis A. Nowitz, 22 Mar 2002

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 750. The village was mentioned first in 1224. At the time, the village was a feud of the Episcopate of Olomouc. In 1582 the village burnt down. Sooner the village was a market town. Later on the village became a central village.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Nové Sedlice flag

[Nové Sedlice flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 22 Mar 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 14 Jan 2000

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 470.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Nové Sedlice CoA

[Nové Sedlice CoA] image from this webpage, located by Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.

Radkov municipality flag

[Radkov flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 8 Jan 2003, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 11 May 2001

Raduň flag

[Radun flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 21 Oct 2001, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 26 Jun 2000

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 989. Radun was first mentioned in documents issued in the 11th century. Originally, Radun was in possession of the family of Tvorkovsky from Kravare.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Uhlířov municipality flag

[Uhlírov flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 28 Aug 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 17 Oct 1997

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 362. The first written trace of the village dated back to 1389. Uhlířov is the smallest village in the south-west of the district of Opava. The village is much under influence of Opava. Production and economic function of the village has not developed enough, since most economically active people commute and work out of the village.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Velké Heraltice flag

[Velké Heraltice flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 15 Nov 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 17 Jan 1997

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2001: 1609. The first trace of the village dated back to 1246. The village was owned by lords from Vrbno and lords from Bruntál. The chateau in the village is one of major sights. The last owner of the chateau was the family of Bellegaur. At present, the chateau is used as a boarding school, school of domestic activities, school for gardeners and parish church. The village was given a new shield and flag.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Větřkovice municipality flag

[Vetrkovice flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 15 Nov 2002, after image by Petr Exner; flag adopted 17 Jan 1997

Number of inhabitants by 1 Jan 2002: 780. The village was founded in 1298.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.


Vřesina flag

[Flag of Vresina] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 8 May 2001, after image by Petr Exner.

Number of inhabitants by 31.12. 2000: 1306. Originally, The village was first mentioned in 1270. This small village of an agrarian character started developed in the 50s and 60th of this century. At those days, many terraced houses were built in the place named na Chabovci. In 1998 new houses were built in the Za školou street.
Jarig Bakker, 21 Apr 2002.