Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Gate
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018
1. Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Tor Marker
Inscription.
An dieser Stelle stand einst das nördliche Tor der äußeren Stadtmauer, das so genannte Rügshöfer Tor. Um 1470 unter Bischof Rudolf von Scherenberg errichtet, 1625 umgebaut und erweitert. Der Wappenstein ist noch erhalten. 1867 wurde das Torhaus abgebrochen.
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An dieser Stelle stand einst das nördliche Tor
der äußeren Stadtmauer, das so genannte
Rügshöfer Tor. Um 1470 unter Bischof Rudolf
von Scherenberg errichtet, 1625 umgebaut und
erweitert. Der Wappenstein ist noch erhalten.
1867 wurde das Torhaus abgebrochen.
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(English translation:)
At this spot once stood the northern gate of the outer city wall, the so-called Ruegshoefer Gate. Erected about 1470 under Bishop Rudolf von Scherenberg, and rebuilt and expanded in 1625. The stone with the coat of arms is still extant. In 1867 the gatehouse was torn down.
Erected by Geschichte für alle Fistorischer Verein in Gerolzhofen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1470.
Location. 49° 54.204′ N, 10° 20.997′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Rügshöfer Strasse and Östliche Allee, on the left when traveling north on Rügshöfer Strasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rügshöfer Strasse 39, Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018
2. Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Gate Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018
3. Coat-of-Arms Stone (Wappenstein)
Just two steps from the marker, around the corner, the coat-of-arms stone mentioned on the marker is set into the side of the building, although obscured by bushes. It reads "Im 1625 Jar ist das Dorhaus gebauet. Gar Got woles bewar.", which can be translated as "In the year 1625 the gatehouse was built. God keep and preserve us."
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.