Kobern-Gondorf in Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Tuffsteinsarg
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Tuff Stone Coffin
Photographed by James Hulse, October 5, 2026
1. Tuffsteinsarg / Tuff Stone Coffin Marker
Beim Bau der nördlichen Rampe der Moselgoldbrücke (1977) wurden 32 Tuffstein- und Schieferplattengräber entdeckt und untersucht. Sie stammen aus der spätrömisch / fränkischen Zeit (5. oder 6. Jh.).
Tuff Stone Coffin
During construction of the northern approach ramp of the Moselgold Bridge in 1977, 32 graves made of tuff stone and slate slabs were discovered and examined. They date from the late Roman or Frankish period, in the fifth or sixth century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 50° 17.464′ N, 7° 27.518′ E. Marker is in Kobern-Gondorf, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate), in Mayen-Koblenz. It is on Von-der-Leyen-Platz 0.1 kilometers west of Römerstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Von-der-Leyen-Platz 5, Kobern-Gondorf RP 56330, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Eifel, and in the Moselle Valley. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gondorf (a few steps from this marker); Die Kirchenglocken von Gondorf / The Church Bells of Gondorf (a few steps from this marker); Oberburg / Upper Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Grabplatte / Grave Slab (within shouting distance of this marker); Die „Gänseliesel“ … / The “Goose Girl” … (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oberburg / Upper Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Gondorfer zweiklassige Volksschule / Former Gondorf Two-Class Elementary School (within shouting distance of this marker); Historische Grabkreuze / Historic Grave Crosses (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kobern-Gondorf.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 5, 2026
2. Tuffsteinsarg / Tuff Stone Coffin Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 5, 2026
3. Tuffsteinsarg / Tuff Stone Coffin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
