Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Faulturm

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

1. Faulturm Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Bauzeit: 1. Bauabschnitt
Anfang 14. Jh.
Aufstockung um 1350 mit
Einbindung in die Ringmauer
Bezeichnung nach dem Gefängnis
für Mörder und
Schwerverbrecher
English Translation:
Construction time:
1st construction phase
Early 14th century
Extension around 1350
with integration
into the curtain wall
Name after the prison
for murderers and
serious criminals

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1350.

Location. 49° 22.495′ N, 10° 10.934′ E. Marker is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is on Röderschütt 0.2 kilometers east of Spitalgasse, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the wall next to the tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY 91541, 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 Holy Roman Empire.

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nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schwefelturm / Sulfur Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ruckesser (about 120 meters away); Hohennersturm (about 150 meters away); Sieberstorturm / Siebers Gate Tower (about 180 meters away); Christian Wilhelm Albrecht (about 180 meters away); Georg Nusch (about 210 meters away); St. Johanniskirche (röm.-kath.) / (St. John's church) (about 210 meters away); Büttelhaus / Bailiff's House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Also see . . . Town wall and town gates. Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Faulturm Marker next to the tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

2. The Faulturm Marker next to the tower

The Faulturm tower along the wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2024

3. The Faulturm tower along the wall

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.