In the Huta Courtyard, the limestone and porphyry surface is being removed. Paving stones will be cleaned up and segregated. An archeological and architectural excavation, in 400 x 300 cm size, has been created in the north-western corner.
Archeological examination has revealed traces of a post-Medieval house at 520 cm depth, which was built before 1643, and then razed and covered with debris in the 19th century. In the former cellar area beyond the present-day courtyard only 19th and 20th century dirt and debris layers were found. The original bottom level of that cellar has not been preserved. On the lower levels, down to 400-420 cm depth, another levelling embankment was discovered. Dating back to the 15th or 16th century, it is related to a building destroyed by a fire, most likely the remains of a cottage (German: die Hütte), mentioned in 1517 by some sources, which gave name to the contemporary courtyard. No other remains of cellar's vaulting were encountered.
Foundation walls have been discovered. The eastern and southern frontage have been found collapsed and the drainage ditch inclined. Under the surface, a drainage tray from the Collegium Nowodworski has been revealed. We are starting to replace and modernize the drainage due to its low condition.
Under the balcony with flowers you are able to see conservation works along the eastern wall.
Further works have revealed a brick-encased well of 120 cm in diameter. Additional excavations and geological drillings under the entire courtyard have led to the discovery of a 20th century dirt and debris embankment, reaching the depth of 200 cm.
The drainage ditch has been filled in.
A goods elevator has been installed in the courtyard to transport construction materials.
Further repair works pending.
The winter has began and all works planned for 2010 are being finished.
Restoration and archeological works pending.
Archeological and protection works under the surface, as well as drainage works have been finished.
The underpinnings under the Huta Courtyard and A-type dormers have been created.
The steel gate, plaster facades, plaster facades, flashing and the Huta Courtyard's surface have been renovated. Conservation works on the facades are pending. In the final stage new plants will be sewn.
The project is partially funded by the European Union within the Małopolskie Regional Operational Programme 2007-2013.
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