Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Plein 15 februari
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February 15th Square

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

1. Plein 15 februari / February 15th Square Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Op 15 februari 1041 schenkt de Duitse Koning Hendrik III het domein Falchenberch aan zijn nicht Irmgard. De in de schenkingsakte voorkomende naam is de vroegst bekende schriftelijke vermelding van Valkenburg. Het betekent de intrede van Valkenburg in de geschreven historie.

(English translation:)
On February 15, 1041, the German King Henry III donated the domain Falchenberch to his niece Irmgard. The aforementioned name in the deed of donation is the earliest known written mention of Valkenburg. Thus was the introduction of Valkenburg into written history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1041 CE.

Location. 50° 51.829′ N, 5° 49.705′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is on Plenkertstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 GL, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

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

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plenkertgroeve / Plenkert Quarry (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gemeentegrot / Municipal Cave

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(about 150 meters away); Grendelpoort / Grendel Gate (about 150 meters away); Grendelpoort (city gate) (about 150 meters away); Grendelpoort - Tweede Wereldoorlog / Grendel Gate - WW II (about 150 meters away); Middeleeuwse Walmuur / Medieval City Wall (about 150 meters away); Gemeentegrot als schuilplaats / Municipal Cave as Shelter (about 150 meters away); Oude School / Former School (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.

Also see . . . Valkenburg aan de Geul - history (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 29, 2024.)

Plein 15 februari / February 15th Square Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024

2. Plein 15 februari / February 15th Square Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Plein 15 februari⎯⎯⎯February 15th Square

Plein 15 februari
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February 15th Square