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Schwedenschanze (Rhön)
There are numerous prehistorical and early historical ringworks and fortification ramparts in Central Europe that have erroneously, usually colloquially, been given the name Schwedenschanze, which means "Swedish redoubt", a '' schanze'' being a hastily erected, military fieldwork. History This name arose in connexion with the fighting during the Thirty Years' War, when the population of the Holy Roman Empire often used old field fortifications as refuge castles or hidden livestock pens. Particularly in Catholic areas this action was taken to protect people from the Protestant forces of the Swedish king, Gustavus II Adolphus. Whether the individual fortifications were actually used as fighting positions, however, is usually speculative. Many of the often well preserved earthworks (fortification), earthworks in the forests of Europe were probably later associated wrongly with this religious war. The history of these heritage sites often goes back several thousand years. They we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schwedenschanze (Altastenberg)
There are numerous prehistorical and early historical ringworks and fortification ramparts in Central Europe that have erroneously, usually colloquially, been given the name Schwedenschanze, which means "Swedish redoubt", a '' schanze'' being a hastily erected, military fieldwork. History This name arose in connexion with the fighting during the Thirty Years' War, when the population of the Holy Roman Empire often used old field fortifications as refuge castles or hidden livestock pens. Particularly in Catholic areas this action was taken to protect people from the Protestant forces of the Swedish king, Gustavus II Adolphus. Whether the individual fortifications were actually used as fighting positions, however, is usually speculative. Many of the often well preserved earthworks (fortification), earthworks in the forests of Europe were probably later associated wrongly with this religious war. The history of these heritage sites often goes back several thousand years. They we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dörscheid
Dörscheid is a municipality in the district of Rhein-Lahn, in Rhineland-Palatinate, in western Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen States of Germany, constituent states have a total popu .... West of the village is the protected monument of the Schwedenschanze. References Municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate Rhein-Lahn-Kreis {{RheinLahn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schwedenschanze (Dörscheid)
The Schwedenschanze in Dörscheid in the Middle Rhine valley is a ''Sternschanze'' or star-shaped fortification that was probably built when the Landgrave of Hesse was besieged by the Palatine Kaub in 1631/32 during the Thirty Years' War. The '' schanze'' lie 750 metres west of the village of Dörscheid on an eminence. It is no longer recognisable as a ''Sternschanze'' because it has been heavily slighted. Only at the southwestern tip is the bank up to about 2 metres high. There was once a ditch about five metres wide that is no longer visible. Protected monument The site of the schanze is a protected ground monument (''Bodendenkmal'') under Rhineland-Palatinate Rhineland-Palatinate ( , ; ; ; ) is a western state of Germany. It covers and has about 4.05 million residents. It is the ninth largest and sixth most populous of the sixteen states. Mainz is the capital and largest city. Other cities are ... law. Permission must be sought for excavations and targeted colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neuhäuser See
Neuhauser is a German surname. Notable people with this surname include: * Adele Neuhauser (born 1959), Greek-born Austrian actress * Charlotte Neuhäuser (born 1998), German politician * Claudia Neuhauser (born 1962), American mathematical biologist * Frank Neuhauser (1913–2011), American patent lawyer and spelling bee champion * Georg Neuhauser (born 1982), Austrian metal vocalist * Leopold Neuhauser (died after 1813), Austrian musician and composer * Mary Neuhauser (born 1934), American lawyer and politician Other uses * 13980 Neuhauser (1992 NS), a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1992 * Neuhauser Straße Neuhauser Straße is part of the first and largest pedestrian zone in Munich's Old Town. Here, many retail shops and restaurants are to be found. Location and direction The road runs almost straight ahead in the southeast-northwest direction o ..., a road in Munich, Germany See also * Don Newhauser (born 1947), American former professional baseball player * Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neuhaus Am Rennweg
Neuhaus am Rennweg is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated in the Thuringian Forest, 17 km north of Sonneberg, and 22 km southwest of Saalfeld. The former municipalities Lichte image:Wallendorfer Porzellan Manufaktur.jpg, 220px, Wallendorfer Porcelain Manufacture, Oct. 2006 image:Talsperre Leibis Lichte in August 2009.jpg, 220px, Leibis-Lichte Dam, 102.5 m high Lichte is a village and a former municipality in the Sonn ... and Piesau were merged into Neuhaus am Rennweg in January 2019. Climate People * Oliver Vogt (born 1977), politician References Sonneberg (district) {{Sonneberg-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsberg
Marsberg () is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. History Although its origins are obscure, Marsberg was a prospering town by the 13th century (it was even minting coins). It was a free city until 1807, when it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Westphalia, until 1813. After two years of independent government, it was added to Prussia in 1815. Geography It is situated on the river Diemel, approx. 20 km east of Brilon and 30 km south of Paderborn. Neighbouring municipalities * Bad Arolsen * Bad Wünnenberg * Brilon * Diemelsee * Diemelstadt * Lichtenau, Westphalia, Lichtenau * Warburg Town division Marsberg consists of the following 17 districts: * Beringhausen * Borntosten * Bredelar * Canstein * Erlinghausen * Essentho * Giershagen * Heddinghausen * Helminghausen * Leitmar * Meerhof * Niedermarsberg * Obermarsberg * Oesdorf * Padberg * Udorf * Westheim International relations Marsberg is town twinning, twinned with: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beeskow
Beeskow (; , ;) is a town in Brandenburg, in eastern Germany, and capital of the Oder-Spree district. It is situated on the river Spree (river), Spree, 30 km southwest of Frankfurt an der Oder. History In 1518 the town was purchased by the Diocese of Lubusz, and it was the place of death of the last bishop in 1555. The town was a fief of the Kingdom of Bohemia until 1742, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia. From 1815 to 1947, it was part of the Province of Brandenburg. One of the main escape routes for insurgents of the unsuccessful Polish November Uprising from partitioned Poland to the Great Emigration led through the town. After World War II, Beeskow was incorporated into the State of Brandenburg from 1947 to 1952 and the Bezirk Frankfurt of East Germany from 1952 to 1990. Since 1990, Beeskow is again part of Brandenburg. Demography File:Bevölkerungsentwicklung Beeskow.pdf, Development of Population since 1875 within the Current Boundaries (Blue Line: Popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buckow (Rietz-Neuendorf)
Buckow ( or ; ) is a town in the Märkisch-Oderland district, in Brandenburg, Germany. The water cure resort is the administrative seat of the '' Amt'' (municipal association) Märkische Schweiz and located in the centre of the eponymous hill range, which has been part of the Märkische Schweiz Nature Park protected area since 1990. Geography Buckow is located about northwest of Müncheberg and east of the Berlin city centre. The town is situated in a glacial trough between the Berlin Urstromtal in the southwest and the Oder Valley in the northeast, crossed by the Stobber River with its source in the Rotes Luch lowland. The trough comprises several lakes, of which the Schermützelsee west of the town centre is the largest. Overview The town arose at the site of a former Slavic ( Wendish) settlement which according to archaeological findings possibly was founded in the mid 9th century, its name referring to the Slavic: ''buk'', "beech". The Märkische Schweiz area was part o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
