Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Wehrturm
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Defensive Tower

Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

1. Wehrturm / Defensive tower Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Innere Ringmauer 15Jht. Rechts: Pfarrhof, erbaut 1971, un Stelle des aus dem 16.Jht. stammenden u. 1971 abgebrochenen Gebäudes

English Translation:
Inner ring wall, 15th century. On the right: Parsonage, built in 1971 on the site of a 16th-century building that was demolished in 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 49° 52.272′ N, 11° 53.414′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Schmidtstraße just north of Stadtpl., on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schmidtstraße 23, Kemnath 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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ehemaliges Schulhaus / Former Schoolhouse

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(a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliges kleines Kommunbrauhaus Schulbrauhaus / Former Small Communal Brewhouse School Brewhouse (a few steps from this marker); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfarrkirchturm / Parish Church Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Kurfstl. Kastenamt / Former Electoral Administrative Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliger Gasthof „Zum Reichsapfel" / Former Inn “At the Imperial Orb” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemalige Landrichterliche Fronfeste / Former District Court Prison (about 120 meters away); St. Sebastian-Säule / St. Sebastian Column (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.

Wehrturm / Defensive Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Wehrturm / Defensive Tower and Marker

Wehrturm / Defensive Tower and Marker (right side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. Wehrturm / Defensive Tower and Marker (right side)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Wehrturm⎯⎯⎯Defensive Tower

Wehrturm
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Defensive Tower