Names of Redenitz through the times

• Radnice (cze)
• Redenitz (deu)
• Radnice u Kadaně (cze)
• Rednitz (deu)
• Renits (deu) 

Coordinates: 
50.3329°N 13.1884°E

The History of Redenitz

Redenitz bei Kaaden (known as Redenice in Czech) was a village located in Bohemia, a region in the modern-day Czech Republic. Here’s a detailed description of the village based on historical information:

Historical Overview

Location:

• Redenitz was situated by the Dohnauer Bach stream, which was also known by various names such as Herrnbach, Forellenbach, Prödlas-Bach, Redenitzer Bach, Sosau-Bach, and Sosauer Bach.
• It was located 6.5 km southwest of the town of Kaaden (Kadaň).
• The village had an elevation of 505 meters above sea level.

Size:

• In 1930, the cadastral area of Redenitz measured 361 hectares.

Significance

• Redenitz was the most significant village in the Liesengebirge (Liesen Mountains) region, particularly within the part of the Duppauer Mountains that extend from the Eger (Ohře) River to the Linzbach.

Notable Structures

• Rococo Church of Saint James the Greater: The village was home to this prominent church, along with a parsonage and several houses situated on a hill above the village. Originally, there was an older church built sometime between 1261 and 1384, which served as a filial church to the parish house in Okenau.
• Renovation: The church was significantly remodeled between 1766 and 1767 by Count Thun and decorated with ceiling frescoes by F. Maier in 1781.
• Sühnekreuz (Votive Cross): There was also a votive cross near the post office, featuring a sword engraving.

Historical Mentions

• Redenitz was mentioned in historical records as early as 1295, where a "Peregrinus de Rednicz" was recorded.
• In the 14th century, Redenitz was part of the Egerberg estate, with its owners frequently appointing priests to the local church.
• The village was later listed in the property records of the Egerberg estate in 1443 and 1460.

Population and Economy

• According to a 1654 tax record, the village was part of the Klösterle estate. At that time, the village had 4 farmers, 8 cottagers (one of whom had a tavern), and 5 subjects serving the municipality, including a blacksmith.
• The village had 35 houses by the 1780s, and this number increased to 38 houses by the early 19th century with a population of 205 inhabitants.
• It had a mill and an inn, and the economy was primarily based on agriculture, timber production for ironworks, and livestock farming.

Later Developments

• In 1850, Redenitz became a municipality incorporating the hamlets of Horkau, Heinersdorf, and Westrum.
• The local school served children from nearby villages including Dohnau, Horkau, Heinersdorf, Klein-Spinnelsdorf, Westrum, and Weiden.
• The nearest railway stations were in Seelau (7.5 km away) and Klösterle (approximately 9 km away).
• By 1914, the village had several larger farms, a mill, a dairy, taverns, shops, a tobacco shop, a Raiffeisen bank, and various artisans. There was also a postal service operating daily.

Decline

• In 1930, there were 8 Czechs living in Redenitz.
• The village was depopulated in connection with the establishment of a military training area on May 15, 1954, following the forced expulsion of the German population after World War II in 1945.

Redenitz bei Kaaden was a village with a rich history, notable architecture, and a community centered around agriculture and local trade. Its legacy remains a part of the cultural and historical tapestry of the Bohemian region.