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MonasteryLichtenfels
Grenzstein
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The boundary stones of Langheim Monastery are a silent testament to the historical extent and significance of this former Cistercian abbey in Bavaria. They delineate the former property boundaries and are now protected as a historical monument.
History+
The boundary stones refer to the territorial demarcation of Langheim Monastery, whose history dates back to the 12th century. As a Cistercian monastery, Langheim acquired extensive lands over the centuries, the borders of which were marked with such stones. These served to legally secure the monastic property and are thus a tangible legacy of monastic administration and land ownership before secularization.
Location+
The boundary stones are located in the area of the city of Lichtenfels in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. The region is characterized by a mix of river landscapes and hilly terrain, embedded in the Franconian cultural landscape.
On site+
As a historical monument in Bavaria, the boundary stones are now protected and preserved. They stand as individual objects in the landscape, recalling the extensive property holdings of the former Langheim Monastery.
Nearby+
- Langheim Monastery (Sacred building, approx. 2244 m away)
- Trieb Castle (Castle, approx. 2930 m away)
- Lichtenfels Castle (Castle, approx. 3105 m away)
- Vierzehnheiligen Monastery (Sacred building, approx. 3701 m away)
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