Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Opernstraße
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
1. Opernstraße Marker
Vor dem Gebäude der Opernstraße 16 zeigten sich drei Brandzerstörungen. Zwei davon datieren in das 15.Jh., eine verursacht durch den Hussitensturm 1430, die Zweite durch eine Belagerung von 1480. Hinzu kommt ein kleinerer Brand von 1605. Der Fund eines Mahlsteins belegt die Existenz eines Handwerkerviertels vor der Stadt. Der Nachweis menschlicher Besiedlung außerhalb der Stadtmauer war kein Einzelfall. Dies beweisen die zahlreichen Befunde entlang der Opernstraße, auf einer Länge von 45 m.
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Die Sanierung der Innenstadt wurde 2015/2016 In der Opernstraße welter fortgeführt. Dies erwies sich für die Archäologie als Glücksfali, trotz erheblicher Anfangsschwierigkeiten. So erschwerte die Witterung, speziell im Bereich vor dem Opernhaus, durch mehrfache Überschwemmungen die Arbeiten. Vor dern einstigen Operncafé zeigte sich eine massive Brandschicht eines Holzgebäudes aus dem 14. Jh. Dies widersprach deutlich bisherigen Ansichten, hier vor dem Stadtgraben, seien nur Befunde ab dem 17. Jh. zu erwarten.
Bildunterschriften
(Foto Nr. 1) Mahlstein
(Foto Nr. 2) Grabungsprofil 45 m lang
(Foto Nr. 3) Brandreste aus dem 14. Jh.
(Foto Nr. 4) Überschwemmung während der Ausgrabung
In front of the building at Opernstraße 16 there were three fire destructions. Two of them took place in the 15th century: The first one was caused by the invasion of the Hussite's in 1430, the second one was caused by a siege in 1480; a smaller fire furthermore occured in 1605. The excavation of a grindstone proves the existence of a craftsmen district at the periphery of the city. The prove of human population outside of the city wall was not an individual case. This was proven by numerous findings at a length of 45 Meter exvacation along the Opernstraße.
Reverse Side
In 2015/2016 the redevelopment of the city center reached Opernstraße. It turned out to be a lucky strike for archaeology, despite significant difficulties in the beginning. As weather conditions led to several floodings, especially in front of the opera. A massive fire layer of a wooden building from the 14th century was already visible in front of the former opera café. This clearly contradicted an opinion that here in front of the city moat were only findings from the 17th century expected.
Captions
(Photo #1) Millstone
(Photo #2) Excavation profile 45 m long
(Photo #3) Charred remains from the 14th century
(Photo #4) Flooding during the excavation
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1430.
Location. 49° 56.678′ N, 11° 34.668′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is at the intersection of Opernstraße and Wölfelstraße, on the right when traveling east on Opernstraße. The marker is located along the walkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Opernstraße 10, Bayreuth BY 95, 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: Ehemaliges Redoutenhaus / Former Assembly and Ballroom Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Tristan-Palazzo: Venedig I / The Tristan Palace: Venice I (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
2. Opernstraße Marker - Reverse Side
Also see . . . Opernstraße (German language). Dieser Archäologie-Rundgang durch Bayreuths
English Translation - The excavations in Opernstrasse were initially met with great skepticism. Nothing more than the foundations of the buildings in the upper part of the street were to be expected.(Submitted on December 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
3. The view of the Opernstraße Marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
