Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die "Kitzinger Elle"
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The "Kitzingen Foot"
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2016
1. Die "Kitzinger Elle" / The "Kitzingen Foot" Marker
Der Rat der Stadt wachte über das Recht seiner Bürger an Massen und Gewichten. Mit dieser Musterstelle könnte die korrekte Länge der auf dem Markt verkauften. Tuchwaren und Stoffe leicht überprueft werden, Marktsünder wurden auf dem Marktplatz zu Gespött der Bürger mit dem Halseisen and den Pranger gekettet.
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The iron foot served as offical length of measure in the City of Kitzingen. At 33.3 centimeters, it was the official measure of length in the Kingdom of Bavaria. Eight subdivisions along the foot allowed for the conversion of length into different fractions.
The city council had supervisory authority over the use of weights and measures. With this example in place it was possible to judge the correct lengths of goods sold at the market. Cloth goods and fabrics were easily checked, and market cheaters were chained with a neckiron to the stocks to be ridiculed in the market place.
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Location. 49° 44.345′ N, 10° 9.711′ E. Marker is in Kitzingen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Marktstrasse just west of Obere Kirchgasse, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kitzingen BY 97318, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bombing of Kitzingen (a few steps from this marker); Evang.-luth. Stadtkirche / Protestant Lutheran City Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartholomäus Dietwar (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Friedrich von Deuster (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Fuchs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mathilde Fuchs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alfred ‘Fredi’ Fuchs
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 18, 2016
2. Die "Kitzinger Elle" / The "Kitzingen Foot" Marker
The "foot" is visible here just to the left of the marker, on the corner of the city hall.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the side of the city hall.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
