Pyatnitsky Monastery on the Ivangorod Road: to the History of a Forgotten Monument of the 16 century

Archaeological excavations (2018–2019) uncovered the preserved foundations of Pyatnitsky Monastery’s northern church and bell tower, revealing key details of a 16th-century monument linked to Pskov’s architectural school. The monastery, founded between 1577–1581 along a strategic road connecting Yam and Ivangorod fortresses, fell into disuse by the late 17th century before being repurposed in the 18th century. The three-apse, four-column limestone church—likely part of Pskov’s architectural tradition—was later destroyed during World War II. This study synthesizes historical records with excavation data to reconstruct its form and significance, offering new insights into a forgotten monument's layered history.

Стасюк, И. В., Белобородов, А. Н., & Семёнов, Вениамин. (2021). Pyatnitsky Monastery on the Ivangorod Road: to the History of a Forgotten Monument of the 16 century. Археология И История Пскова И Псковской Земли, (35(65)), 447–467. https://doi.org/10.25681/iaras.2020.978-5-94375-347-3.447-467