Monument
MonasteryBad Staffelstein
Jagdgrenzstein
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The hunting boundary stone of Langheim Monastery marks a historical border in the region around Lichtenfels, Bavaria. This remarkable monument bears witness to the former territorial extent and rights of Langheim Monastery.
History+
The hunting boundary stone served to delineate the hunting rights and property boundaries of Langheim Monastery. Such boundary stones were of great importance in the Middle Ages and early modern period to prevent conflicts between different dominions and to make their respective claims visible. The existence of this stone points to the former power and influence of Langheim Monastery in the region.
Location+
The hunting boundary stone is located near the town of Lichtenfels in the federal state of Bavaria, Germany. Its exact position is embedded in the landscape and reflects the historical property relations in this Franconian region.
On site+
Today, the hunting boundary stone is protected as a listed building in Bavaria. It is a silent witness to past times and an interesting object for anyone interested in the history of monastic rule and the development of border demarcations.
Nearby+
- Vierzehnheiligen Monastery (sacred building, approx. 3906 m away)
- Banz Monastery (sacred building, approx. 5821 m away)
- Langheim Monastery (sacred building, approx. 6224 m away)
- Lichtenfels Castle (castle, approx. 7050 m away)
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