Dinkelsbühl in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren
The Judicial Panels in Dinkelsbühl’s City Gates
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
1. Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren Marker
Die Reichsstadt Dinkelsbühl übte seit Ende des 14. Jahrhunderts auch die Hochgerichtsbarkeit aus. Als deutlicher Hinweis auf diese Rechte und als Warnung vor Friedensstörungen befanden sich in den Tordurchfahrten solche Tafeln – im Rothenburger Tor bis ins Jahr 1931.
Der leidende Christus sollte wohl Richtern und Gerichteten die Qualen eines Prozesses vor Augen führen. Oft verbirgt sich hinter solchen Abbildungen aber auch der Verweis auf einen besonderen Gerichtsort, wie es beim Rothenburger Tor oder beim Heilig-Geist-Spital der Fall war.
Mehr zur Gerichtsbarkeit und zur Geschichte der Reichsstadt finden Sie im Haus der Geschichte Dinkelsbühl am Altrathausplatz.
Von Krieg und Frieden – Haus der Geschichte Dinkelsbühl
The Judicial Panels in Dinkelsbühl’s City Gates
From the end of the 14th century, the Imperial City of Dinkelsbühl also exercised high jurisdiction, including the authority to impose capital punishment. Panels like this were displayed in the gate passages as a clear indication of these rights and as a warning against
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The suffering Christ was probably intended to remind judges and those being judged of the torments of a trial. Such images also frequently indicated a particular place of judgment, as was the case at the Rothenburg Gate and the Hospital of the Holy Spirit.
Further information about the judicial system and the history of the Imperial City can be found at the House of History Dinkelsbühl on Altrathausplatz.
Of War and Peace – House of History Dinkelsbühl
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 49° 4.116′ N, 10° 18.835′ E. Marker is in Dinkelsbühl, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ansbach. It is at the intersection of Segringer Straße and Kapuzinerkirche, on the right when traveling west on Segringer Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Segringer Str 58a, Dinkelsbühl BY 91550, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Franconia and on the Romantic Road. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic
Photographed by James Hulse, September 14, 2026
2. Die Gerichtstafeln in den Dinkelsbühler Stadttoren Marker
The marker is located along the walkway in the tower.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Segringer Tor / Segringen Gate (a few steps from this marker); Wallensteins Ermordung – Schlacht bei Nördlingen / Wallenstein’s Assassination – Battle of Nördlinge (a few steps from this marker); Dreikönigskapelle / Chapel of the Three Kings (within shouting distance of this marker); Ein Ende ist nicht in Sicht / No End Is in Sight (within shouting distance of this marker); Kornscheune / Grain Barn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Krieg in ganz Deutschland – Schlacht bei Lützen / War Throughout Germany – Battle of Lützen (about 120 meters away); Kapuzinerkloster / Capuchin Monastery (about 180 meters away); Stadtarchiv / City Archives (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dinkelsbühl.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
