Segnitz in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Wehrturm und Dorfbefestigung / Defensive Tower and Village Defenses
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023
1. Wehrturm und Dorfbefestigung / Defensive Tower and Village Defenses Marker
Rundturm mit verkleidetem Achteckobergeschoss und welscher Haube. Ursprünglich einstöckig, um 1520 erbaut. 1597 nach mehreren Bauphasen durch Aufstockung in der heutigen Form vollendet. Das Dorfmauerprofil zeichnet sich am Mauerleib ab.
Schon vor 1520 war das Dorf mit einem Wall mit Graben und einer dichten Hecke umgeben. Als einziger rechts-mainischer Besitz der Markgrafen von Ansbach bedurfte Segnitz schließlich eines besonderen Schutzes. 1588 begann man mit dem Bau einer Mauer, die 1598 mit dem Anschluss an den Wehrturm weitgehend fertig gestellt war. Die bereits bestehende Kirchenburg fügte sich in diese Verteidigungsanlage ein. Als 1615 auch das Kufentor am Ortsausgang nach Frickenhausen stand, war Segnitz durch eine feste Mauer mit drei Toren, einem Pförtlein und drei Türmen geschützt.
Round tower with clad octagon upper floor and Welsh dome. Originally one storey, built around 1520. Completed in its present form in 1597 after several construction phases by adding another storey. The profile of the village wall can be seen on the body
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Already before 1520 the village was surrounded by a rampart with a ditch and dense hedges. As the only property owned by the Margraves of Ansbach on the right bank of the Main River, Segnitz ultimately required special protection. In 1588 the construction of a wall began, which was largely completed in 1598 with the connection to the defense tower. The already existing fortified church was integrated into this defensive structure. When in 1615 the Kufen Gate stood at the town exit to Frickenhausen, Segnitz was protected by a solid wall with three larger gates, a small gate and three towers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1598.
Location. 49° 40.213′ N, 10° 8.501′ E. Marker is in Segnitz, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. Marker is at the intersection of Linsengasse and Mainstraße, on the left when traveling north on Linsengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Linsengasse 18, Segnitz BY 97340, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johann Georg Krönlein (within shouting distance of this marker); Tretradkran / Pedal Crane (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lagerhaus / Warehouse (about 210 meters away); Kesenbrodhaus / Kesenbrod House (about 240 meters away); Zehnthaus / Tithing House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023
2. Wehrturm / Defensive Tower and Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023
3. Inscription on Tower
“Former connection of village walls with the tower - 1598”
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
