Gerolzhofen in Landkreis Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Southern Germany (Scarplands and Alpine Region)
Dingolshäuser Gate
Dingolshäuser Tor
By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012
1. Dingolshäuser Gate Marker
[Marker text in German:]
An dieser Stelle stand das Ost-Tor der äusseren Stadtmauer, das sogenannten Dingolshäuser Tor. Um 1470 unter Bischof Rudolf von Scherenberg errichtet. 1670 nach den Schwedenkrieg erneuert. 1882 wurde das Torhaus für den Bau einer breiteren Strasse abgebrochen.
Geschichte für alle
historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen, e.V.
Dr. Ottmar Wolf - Kulturstiftung
[Marker text translated into English, more or less:]
At this location stood the East Gate of the outer city walls, the so-called Dingolshäuser Gate. Erected about 1470 under Bishop Rudolf von Scherenberg. Renovated 1670 after the Swedish War. In 1882 the gate house was torn down for the construction of a wider roadway.
History for All - the Gerolzhofen Historical Society
Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation
Erected by The Gerolzhofen Historical Society and the Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts or Castles.
Location. 49° 53.986′
By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012
2. Dingolshäuser Gate Marker - wide view from the southeast
The marker is just barely visible here, to the immediate right of the "!" sign, mounted on the low wall. The marker is one of a series of historical markers put up since 2009 by the local historical society. The markers are printed on translucent plexiglass, which has the advantage of being unobtrusive, but has the disadvantage of being difficult to spot from a distance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Decline of the Jewish Community of Gerolzhofen from January 30, 1933 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Former Adminstrative Building (about 240 meters away); Prison Tower (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Fachwerkhaus Teutsch / Teutsch Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Spital Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Beadle’s Tower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bürgerspital / Municipal Hospital (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Altes Rathaus / The Old City Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.
By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012
3. Dingolshäuser Gate Marker - wide view from the north
By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012
4. View north along the city wall from the Dingolshäuser Gate
Gerolzhofen has two partially-preserved sets of city walls, an inner- and an outer-wall, both of which ring the city. This is the outer wall, dating from the middle of the 15th Century.
By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2012
5. Dingolshäuser Gate city wall - decorative element
Just a few steps north of the marker is this decorative stone figure, set in the city wall. The marker location is a good starting point to explore the city walls, as a greenway extends both north and south from this point, offering a number of interesting things to see.
By Matthäus Merian, circa 1656
6. Gerolzhofen - a view from 1656
Published in Topographia Franconiae in 1656, this image depicts Gerolzhofen in the mid-17th Century, showing the town's main buildings, towers, walls and gate. (Click on image for enlarged version.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 29, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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