Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Centtor
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"Cent" Gate

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

1. Centtor / "Cent" Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Zur Verstärkung des inneren Tors wurde 1472 unter Bischof Rudolf von Scherenberg hier ein vorgelagertes Torhaus mit zwei flankierenden Türmen errichtet. Im Jahr 1600 baut Bischof Julius Echter die Doppeltor-Anlage weiter aus, sein Wappenstein ist erhalten geblieben.

English translation:

In 1472, as part of the strengthening of the inner city gates under Bishop Rudolf von Scherenberg, a gatehouse with two flanking towers was erected here. In 1600, under Bishop Julius Echter, this double-gated entryway was expanded, and a stone with Echter's coat-of-arms has been preserved.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1472.

Location. 49° 54.119′ N, 10° 20.839′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. It is on Marktstraße just south of Rügshöfer Strasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktstraße 16, Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia. Globally, it is in Europe, the European

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Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Watchmen's Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); DenkOrt Deportationen 1941-1944 Gerolzhofen / Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrizierhaus von 1574 / Patrician House from 1574 (within shouting distance of this marker); Owl's Tower (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel of St. John (about 120 meters away); Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building (about 120 meters away); Parish Church (about 150 meters away); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.

Centtor / "Cent" Gate Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

2. Centtor / "Cent" Gate Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the left of the door, and the coat-of-arms that is mentioned on the marker, is above and to the right of the doorway.

Coat-of-Arms of Bishop Julius Echter image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

3. Coat-of-Arms of Bishop Julius Echter

Many Bavarian public buildings built in the late medieval period or later have a dedication plaque of sorts, usually indicating who was responsible for construction, and also usually having some sort of religious praise for God. In this instance the plaque was preserved and is visible above the coat-of-arms, with three successive rhyming couplets indicating that Bishop Echter built this (gate) for Gerolzhofen.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Centtor⎯⎯⎯"Cent" Gate

Centtor
⎯⎯⎯
"Cent" Gate