Sersheim in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Zehntscheuer
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Tithe Barn
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2026
1. Zehntscheuer / Tithe Barn Marker
„...beym Mühltor zwischen der gemainen Gaßen und dem Kirchhof gelegen, stoßt vorne wider vor die gaßen. Die Scheuer aber wirdt zur Legung der Zehend Früchten gebraucht.“
Im Foyer, rechts vom Eingang, ist der originale Schlussstein vom Torbogen mit der Jahreszahl und den Initialen des Herzogs angebracht.
Der Neubau des Gemeindezentrums steht auf dem Grundriss der Zehentscheuer und lehnt sich bewusst an die Architektur des alten Gebäudes an.
Sersheim am 25. Oktober 2009
Jürgen Scholz
Bürgermeister
Until 2007, this site was occupied by the tithe barn, which Duke Christoph of Württemberg had built in 1562.
“...situated by the Mill Gate (Mühltor), between the public street and the churchyard, with its front facing the street. The barn is used for the storage of tithe produce.”
In the foyer, to the right of the entrance, the original keystone from the arched gateway—bearing the year and the Duke’s initials—is on display.
The new community center stands on the
this page online
Sersheim, October 25, 2009
Jürgen Scholz
Mayor
Erected 2009 by Stadt Sersheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.
Location. 48° 57.732′ N, 9° 0.847′ E. Marker is in Sersheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Ludwigsburg. It is at the intersection of Großsachsenheimer Straße and Metterweg, on the right when traveling north on Großsachsenheimer Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Großsachsenheimer Straße 2, Sersheim BW 74372, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in German Swabia. Globally, 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, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Festhalle / Festival Hall
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2026
2. Zehntscheuer / Tithe Barn Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
