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with a strong military garrison, but a rather insignificant checkpoint guarding the trade route which passed through Lewin. Over time, various merchants, artisans and peasants began to settle at the foot of the mountain, thus giving Lewin a town status as well as town privileges in the early 14th
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Central Europe, contributed to Lewin's evolution and growth. The town was also well known for producing wooden spoons until they
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army terrorized local populace that supported the
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Catholic Church of
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