The gatehouse with a solid base made of plastered limestone and half-timbered floors was built in 1746 instead of an older city gate. At times it was a teacher's apartment, school and sexton's apartment.

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January 28, 2024

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The gatehouse, part of the city's fortifications from the 16th century, was later expanded with a half-timbered structure on the upper floor. The “Küsterhaus” also served as a school in earlier years.

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March 8, 2024

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The gatehouse of the city fortifications near the Catholic parish church was given a half-timbered structure in the 18th century, which was also used as a sexton's house:

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3. Flörsheim Watchtower – Eisenbaum Observation Tower loop from Hochheim(Main)

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