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By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012 | |
| | | 1. The Beadle's Tower Marker | | |
Inscription.
[Marker text in German:]
Hier stand der innere Torturm der südlichen Doppeltor-Anlage, im Volksmund Bettelturm genannt(Büttel = Gerechtsknecht). Erstmals 1340 erwähnt, wurde der Turm schon im 1756 wegen Steinfraß und morschem Fundament wieder abgebrochen.
Geschichte für alle - historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen, e.V.
Dr. Ottmar Wolf – Kulturstiftung
[Marker text translated into English, more or less:]
Here stood the inner gate tower, part of the double-tower gate entryway, popularly called the Beadle's Tower. First mentioned in 1340, the tower was torn down in 1756 due to its crumbling foundation.
History for All - the Gerolzhofen Historical Society
Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation
Erected by The Gerolzhofen Historical Society and the Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation.
Location. 49° 54.012′ N, 10° 21.009′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bavaria, in Landkreis Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Spitalstrasse and Brunnengasse, on the left when traveling north on Spitalstrasse. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gerolzhofen, Bavaria 97447, Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 24 kilometers of this marker, as the crow flies| | | | 
By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012 | |
| | | 2. The Beadle's Tower Marker - wide view from the mouth of Brunnengasse | | The marker is just visible here on the right hand corner of the rose-colored building. Also visible immediately to the right of this building is the entryway to the Spital. | | |
. Spital Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decline of the Jewish Community of Gerolzhofen from January 30, 1933 (about 150 meters away, in a direct line); Dingolshäuser Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Iphofen City Hall (approx. 22.7 kilometers away); Einersheimer Gate (approx. 22.8 kilometers away); Ilmbacher Hof (approx. 22.8 kilometers away); The Owls' Tower (approx. 22.9 kilometers away); Mainbernheimer Gate (approx. 23 kilometers away). Click for a list of all markers in Gerolzhofen.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for Beadle. “A beadle is a lay official of a church or synagogue who may usher, keep order, make reports, and assist in religious functions; or a minor official who carries out various civil, educational, or ceremonial duties....Sometimes the title is used for uniformed security guards.” (Submitted on August 8, 2012.)
Credits. This page originally submitted on July 29, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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