Mansfeld-Lutherstadt in Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe

Scherren

(original nach / by C. Spangenberg)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2013

1. Scherren Marker

Inscription.
Im Volksmund später auch Murre genannt.
Als Scherren bezeichnete man im Mittelalter Verkaufsstände an denen frische Lebensmittel gehandelt wurden.
Dies waren vorwiegend Fleisch und Brot.
Daher werden sie in der Chronik auch als Fleisch und Brotbänke bezeichnet.
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In the vernacular, later also called Murre.
As one called Scherren in the Middle Ages
Stalls, selling fresh food being traded.
These were mainly meat and bread.
Therefore, they are referred to in the chronicles as meat and bread benches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 51° 35.591′ N, 11° 27.161′ E. Marker is in Mansfeld-Lutherstadt, Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Mansfeld-Südharz. Marker is on Junghuhnstraße just east of Lutherstraße, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfeld-Lutherstadt ST 06343, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mittelalterliches Straßenpflaster (here, next to this marker); Mansfeld um / in 1560 (a few steps from this marker); St. George's, Martin Luther's Home Church

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(a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Luthers Schule / Luther's School (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Luthers Schule / Luther's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfeld Brunnen / Well (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Luther Fountain / Lutherbrunnen (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfeld-Lutherstadt.

Also see . . . Mansfeld Tourism. (Submitted on November 22, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2013

2. Scherren Marker

Marker to right of door

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.