The Franciscans built this house for their "spiritual mother" in 1698; the number MDCCLVII = 1757 formed from iron anchors indicates a new building or renovation.

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October 9, 2020

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Religious also need fresh linen. A "spiritual mother" took care of her, who lived in this house.
She worked with several maids to ensure that the cloths and robes used …

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January 19, 2022

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"...Right next to the former Franciscan monastery is the Franciscan house. A "spiritual mother" lived here, who together with several maids did the laundry for the religious..."
Find out more about the sights of Kempen at:
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Location: Kempen, Viersen, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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