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

Thomasturm / Thomas Tower

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

1. Thomasturm / Thomas Tower Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Bauzeit: um 1340
Eigenname, wohl identisch mit
dem erwähnten
„Schäferthurm beym Galgenthor"
English Translation:
Construction time: around 1340
Proper name, probably identical
to the mentioned
"Shepherd's Tower near Gallows Gate"

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1340.

Location. 49° 22.697′ N, 10° 11.053′ E. Marker is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. Marker is on Röderschütt just south of Stollengasse, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located on the south wall of the tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Röderschütt 25, Rothenburg ob der Tauber BY 91541, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Streichwehr / Invasion Defence (within shouting distance of this marker); Galgentorturm / Gallows Gate Tower (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Galgen- oder Würzburger-Tor / Gallows Gate (about 150 meters away); Büttelhaus / Bailiff's House

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hohennersturm (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rabbi Meir ben Baruch von Rothenburg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Henkersturm / Executioner's Storm (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Schwefelturm / Sulfur Tower (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.)

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

2. Thomasturm / Thomas Tower Marker

The view of the Thomasturm / Thomas Tower Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 19, 2024

3. The view of the Thomasturm / Thomas Tower Marker from the street

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 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.