Ścinawka Średnia

Ścinawka Średnia is a village located in Gmina Radków, within Kłodzko County in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of southwestern Poland. The village has a population of approximately 2,400 residents. Its history dates back to the 13th century, when the region alternated between Polish and Bohemian control during the Middle Ages. Following Prussian annexation in the 18th century, the area became part of Germany from 1871 to 1945. The village was formerly known as Mittelsteine during the German period and was renamed Ścinawka Średnia in 1947 after returning to Polish territory.

During World War II, the village was the site of the Mittelsteine concentration camp, a subcamp of the Gross-Rosen concentration camp where Jewish women from German-occupied Poland and Hungary were imprisoned. The village gained additional historical significance through its association with British philosopher Frederick Copleston, who visited in 1936 and later wrote fondly about the area's natural beauty in his memoirs. The village features the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, which notably hosted the filming of the music video for the song "Fire & Forgive" by German power metal band Powerwolf in 2018, an event that prompted an official statement from the local Catholic curia.

The village maintains an active community life, including the local football club Zjednoczeni Ścinawka Średnia, which competes in lower regional leagues.