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Blood Court Pillar of Massenbach

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Blood Court Pillar of Massenbach

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Blood Court Pillar of Massenbach

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  • Location: Schwaigern, Landkreis Heilbronn, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    December 8, 2024

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    Emperor Rudolf II imposed the blood ban on Christoph Wilhelm von Massenbach on August 23, 1582. Since then, the Massenbach local authorities were allowed to carry out blood justice. This meant that not only punishments with the cane and gallows were possible, but also mutilation. The shrine found here bears witness to this right.
    According to legend, a son raised his hand against his father at this spot. As punishment, his hand was chopped off.
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    Location: Schwaigern, Landkreis Heilbronn, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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