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Landkreis Schaumburg
Lauenau

Old Baptismal Font

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Old Baptismal Font

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    January 12, 2017

    The impressive natural monument of the "Old Baptism" raises questions. Whether it is used as a baptismal font or simply a 3 x 3 meter cube-shaped sandstone block - it is definitely a worthwhile excursion destination in a scenic location.

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      August 2, 2020

      Here you will find an old stone cube, which is said to have served as a sacrificial stone in the days of the Teutons.
      Another legend says that there used to be a church here and that the stone served as a baptismal font.

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        April 12, 2020

        Even if the use of the stone as a Germanic sacrificial basin is not justified archaeologically, several legends entwine around the impressive sandstone:
        navigator.barsinghausen.de/inhaltsverzeichnis/details/poi-903000244-20002-Alte_Taufe.html

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          Location: Lauenau, Landkreis Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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