Hanau in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Schießscharte der Altstadtbefestigung
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Old town fortress embrasure
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
1. Schießscharte der Altstadtbefestigung / Old town fortress embrasure Marker
Es wurden Reste der unter den Grafen Philipp II. und Balthasar von Hanau Münzenberg 1527-1534 errichteten Altstadtbastionen freigelegt, eingehend dokumentiert und schließlich rückgebaut. Die Schießscharte stammt aus dem Fundamentrest einer Bastion, die bereits Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts unter Erbprinz Wilhelm von Hessen-Kassel niedergelegt wurde.
In preparation for the excavation work for the Forum Hanau, archaeological investigations were carried out below ground level on Freiheitsplatz from 2008 to 2013.
Remains of the old town bastions built under Counts Philip II and Balthasar von Hanau Münzenberg between 1527 and 1534 were uncovered, documented in detail and finally dismantled. The loophole (or embrasure) comes from the remains of a foundation of a bastion that was demolished at the end of the 18th century under Hereditary Prince Wilhelm of Hesse-Kassel.
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Location. 50° 8.079′ N, 8° 55.102′ E. Marker is in Hanau, Hessen (Hesse), in Main-Kinzig-Kreis. It is on Am Freiheitsplatz, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Fundament der Bastion / Foundation of the Bastion (here, next to this marker); Vogelschau auf Hanau / Bird’s-eye view of Hanau (here, next to this marker); Geburtshaus der Brüder Grimm / Birthplace of the Brothers Grimm (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohnhaus von Friedrich Rückert / Residence of Friedrich Rückert (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohnhaus der Tante Schlemmer / Residence of Auntie Schlemmer (within shouting distance of this marker); „Lauschet den Gassen“ / “Listen to the Streets” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wohnhaus von Georg Cornicelius / Residence of Georg Cornicelius (about 90 meters away); Rest der mittelalterlichen Straße / Remnants of a Medieval Street (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanau.
Also see . . . Historische Schießscharte auf Freiheitsplatz aufgebaut (Hanau Baut Um, in German)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
2. View of the remains of the embrasure and marker
In preparation for the excavations for the Forum Hanau, below ground level archaeological investigations were carried out on Freiheitsplatz from 2008 to 2013. Remains of the old town bastions built under Count Philipp II of Hanau-Münzenberg between 1527 and 1534 were uncovered, documented in detail and finally dismantled. An impressive embrasure from the foundation remains of the bastion was removed and thus preserved for posterity. It has since been restored by stone restorer Jens Engelhardt and is now professionally positioned on the new Freiheitsplatz.(Submitted on January 14, 2025.)
The Zonta Club Hanau supported the restoration with 1000 euros. Mayor Claus Kaminsky recently inspected the "archaeological island" with ladies from the service club.
"The loophole will certainly be a popular and important stopping point on city tours to provide information about the history of the old town bastions and thus the history of the town square," said the mayor...
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
3. View of the remains of the embrasure and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
