Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Gate

Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Tor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

1. Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Tor Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An dieser Stelle stand einst das nördliche Tor der äußeren Stadtmauer, das so genannte Rügshöfer Tor. Um 1470 unter Bischof Rudolf von Scherenberg errichtet, 1625 umgebaut und erweitert. Der Wappenstein ist noch erhalten. 1867 wurde das Torhaus abgebrochen.

(English translation:)

At this spot once stood the northern gate of the outer city wall, the so-called Ruegshoefer Gate. Erected about 1470 under Bishop Rudolf von Scherenberg, and rebuilt and expanded in 1625. The stone with the coat of arms is still extant. In 1867 the gatehouse was torn down.

Erected by Geschichte für alle Fistorischer Verein in Gerolzhofen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1470.

Location. 49° 54.204′ N, 10° 20.997′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Rügshöfer Strasse and Östliche Allee, on the left when traveling north on Rügshöfer Strasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rügshöfer Strasse 39, Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Catholic Rectory (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel of St. John (about 240 meters away); Centtor / "Cent" Gate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Watchmen's Tower (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); DenkOrt Deportationen 1941-1944 Gerolzhofen / Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Parish Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Altes Rathaus / The Old City Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.

Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Gate Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

2. Rügshöfer Tor / Ruegshoefer Gate Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.

Coat-of-Arms Stone (<i>Wappenstein</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 22, 2018

3. Coat-of-Arms Stone (Wappenstein)

Just two steps from the marker, around the corner, the coat-of-arms stone mentioned on the marker is set into the side of the building, although obscured by bushes. It reads "Im 1625 Jar ist das Dorhaus gebauet. Gar Got woles bewar.", which can be translated as "In the year 1625 the gatehouse was built. God keep and preserve us."

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.