In July 1345, during the Polish-Bohemian War, Czech units were defeated by the Poles and their Hungarian allies near Lelów. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Lelów remained one of the most important towns of Lesser Poland. It frequently burned, but managed to recover, and local cloth makers were famous across the country.
In July 1345, during the Polish-Bohemian War, Czech units were defeated near Lelów by the Poles and their Hungarian allies.  Lelów remained a significant town in Lesser Poland throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, frequently burning but always rebuilding, with local cloth makers gaining renown across the country.