Kapla, castle (perished)

Place: Širkovce, County: Rimavská Sobota, Region: Banská Bystrica , Historic region: Gemer-Malohont

Other names

Žirkov, Žirkovský hrad; 1264 Sirque, 1450 fortalicium Sirke, 1475 castellum Serke, 1449 castrum Kapla, 1494 castrum Serke

Brief description

A perished Gothic castle which was built in the beginning of 13th century. It was owned by Kapla, Feled a Lórántffy families.The castle and village Širkovce were owned by Husits in 1443 - 1460. The castle has been crumbling since 17th century, nowadays there are remaining only ground ramparts (information by Igor Čépe).

Hrad Cachtice - sprievodca po zrúcanine hradu