Waldeck in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Blick auf den Kalvarienberg
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View of the Mount Calvery
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Pohled na horu kalvárie
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
1. Blick auf den Kalvarienberg / View of the Mount Calvery / Pohled na horu kalvárie Marker
Richtstätte des Amtes Waldeck
Vor ca. 20 Millionen Jahren entstand der Kalvarienberg durch vulkanische Aktivitäten. Während des Mittelalters wurde der exponierte Ort für Hinrichtungen genutzt, weshalb er auch als Galgenberg bezeichnet wird. Im Amtsbezirk Waldeck hatten die Landrichter ihren Amtssitz auf der oberen Burg.
Zu Beginn der Neuzeit wurde das Landgericht nach Kemnath verlegt. Der Landrichter residierte aber zunächst weiterhin auf Burg Waldeck. Im Jahre 1682 wurde jedoch die Stadt Kemnath endgültig zum Sitz der Richter. Dadurch verlor Waldeck allmählich seine zentrale Stellung als administrativer Mittelpunkt.
Bildunterschriften
Eine Abbildung des Kalvarienberges, auf dem früher Hinrichtungen stattfanden. Aufnahme von Peter Langgärtner (www.cloud-media.biz)
Execution site of the Waldeck municipal district
Mount Calvery was formed as a result of volcanic activity approximately 20 million years ago. During the Middle Ages, this exposed area was used for hangings, hence it also being
this page online
At the beginning of the modern era, the district court was transferred to Kemnath. Initially, the judges remained at Burg Waldeck. In 1682, however, the town of Kemnath became the judges' official residence, resulting in the gradual loss of Waldeck's central role as the administrative hub.
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A picture of the Mount Calvery, a former execution site. Recording by Peter Langgärtner (www.cloud-media.biz)
Popraviště Waldeckého úřadu
Skrze vulkanickou aktivitu vznikla před cca 20 milióny let hora Kalvárie. Ve středověku bylo toto vyvýšené místo využíváno jako popraviště, proto se také označuje jako šibeniční vrch. Zemští soudci správního okresu Waldeck měli sídlo na horním hradě.
Spočátkem novověku byl zemský soud přemístěn do města Kemnath. Zemský soudce ovšem zůstával nadále na hradě Waldeck.
Roku 1682 se město Kemnath stalo nadobro hlavním sídlem soudce. Tím ztratil Waldeck své centrální postavení jako administrativní centrum.
Titulky
Zobrazení hory Kalvárie, na které se dříve
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
2. The view of the marker with the new market
Erected by European Union - European Regional Development Fund. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1682.
Location. 49° 51.506′ N, 11° 56.888′ E. Marker is in Waldeck, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Am Schloßberg half a kilometer south of Oberer Markt. The marker is located on the southern section of the castle ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waldeck BY 95478, 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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bergfried, Palas, Kernburg / Fortified tower, palace, main castle / Bašta, palác, hlavní hrad (a few steps from this marker); Blick auf den neuen Markt / View of the new market / Pohled na novou obec (a few steps from this marker); Burgkapelle und Pfarrkirche / Castle chapel and parish church / Hradní kaple a farní kostel (within shouting distance of this marker); Auf dem Wehrgang / On the battlement walkway / Na ochozu (within shouting distance of this marker); Die beiden Vorburgen / The two outer castles / Obě předhradí (within shouting distance of this marker); Vertiefung: Koesslers Musik Koessler-Archiv / In-Depth: Koessler's Music Koessler Archive
Photographed by James Hulse, September 29, 2024
3. The view of the marker along the wall of the castle
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Waldeck Castle.
Also see . . . View of the Mount Calvery. European Union
In the Middle Ages, it was common for the ruling landowner to assign an administrator, or Pfleger (caretaker), for every administrative district. These were responsible for the administration and defence of their estates, as well as the jurisdiction. In the late Middle Ages, the term Landrichter (district judge) became officially recognized. The judges of Waldeck were also appointed by the Wittelsbachs as their representatives who, if and when necessary, had the power to remove them from office.(Submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
In the administrative district of Waldeck, the judges resided and worked in the upper castle. The first official from Waldeck, ‘Albertus, officialis in Waltecke’ appeared on 4th November, 1272 as a document witness.
At the beginning of the modern era, the district court was transferred to the town of Kemnath. Although initially the judge resided at the castle, Waldeck gradually lost its central role as a military and administrative hub after the administrative centre was moved to Kemnath.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
