Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Arnsberg District
Hochsauerlandkreis
Schmallenberg
Gallows site Medieval execution place
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Arnsberg District
Hochsauerlandkreis
Schmallenberg
Gallows site Medieval execution place
Gallows site Medieval execution place
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge
Location: Schmallenberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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During the Middle Ages, this was a place of execution. Who used to hang out here in their past life? Gallows were last used in 1770.
Tonight white wisps wander around the top where innocent hanged spirits are looking for peace or someone to take them...translated by
•August 14, 2021
At this point is the old gallows site. A little spooky when you imagine what used to be here in the past.
There is also a stamp office for a hiking pass.translated by•March 29, 2022
It's easy to imagine what happened at the gallows site. Until the beginning of the 19th century, the Oberkirchen court had the right to carry out death sentences.
translated by•March 17, 2025
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