Hanau in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Rest der mittelalterlichen Straße
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Remnants of a Medieval Street
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
1. Rest der mittelalterlichen Straße / Remnants of a Medieval Street Marker
Bei den Bauarbeiten zum Forum Hanau wurden 2008-2013 Reste der Altstadtbastionen von 1527-1534 freigelegt, aber auch altere Besiedlungsspuren.
Eingehende archäologische Untersuchungen zeigten, dass ehe die Mauerwerke errichtet wurden, vor der Altstadt ein befestigtes frühmittelalterliches Straßenkreuz lag.
In dem geborgenen und hier präsentierten Rest des Weges zur Altstadt sind deutlich Wagenspuren zu erkennen.
Remnants of a Medieval Street
During the construction work on the Forum Hanau between 2008 and 2013, remains of the old town bastions from 1527-1534 were uncovered, as well as older traces of settlement.
Detailed archaeological investigations have shown that before the walls were built, there was a fortified early medieval road intersection in front of the old town.
In the recovered and presented remains of the path to the old town, wagon tracks are clearly visible.
Erected by Stadt Hanau.
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Location. 50° 8.12′ N, 8° 55.033′ E. Marker is in Hanau, Hessen (Hesse), in Main-Kinzig-Kreis. It is on Am Freiheitsplatz, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Freiheitsplatz 18a, Hanau HE 63450, 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: Stadtmauer / City Wall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fundament der Bastion / Foundation of the Bastion (about 120 meters away); Schießscharte der Altstadtbefestigung / Old town fortress embrasure (about 120 meters away); Vogelschau auf Hanau / Bird’s-eye view of Hanau (about 120 meters away); „Mann mit Bart“ / “Man with Beard” (about 120 meters away); Hanauer Elle und Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen / The Hanau “Foot” and Fountain of Justice (about 120 meters away); Wohnhaus der Tante Schlemmer / Residence of Auntie Schlemmer (about 150 meters away); Pranger / Pillory (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanau.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
2. Remnants of a Medieval Street Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the top side of the cement platform, with remnants of the medieval street “foundation” also visible.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
3. Rest der mittelalterlichen Straße / Remnants of a Medieval Street Marker - wider view
courtesy Hanauer Geschichtsverein 1844 e.V., circa 1450
4. Marker detail: map showing the upper Market Street intersection (referenced on the marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
