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Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Scheinfeld

Obere Gate Tower (Oberer Torturm), Scheinfeld

Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim

Scheinfeld

Obere Gate Tower (Oberer Torturm), Scheinfeld

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Obere Gate Tower (Oberer Torturm), Scheinfeld

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Location: Scheinfeld, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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2. Schwarzenberg Castle – View of Oberscheinfeld loop from Markt Bibart

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3. Castell Castle – Rödelseer Gate loop from Markt Bibart

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Gü

June 16, 2022

Square ground plan, made of irregular ashlar masonry with a slightly pointed arch, low half-timbered upper floor, tented roof and lantern, probably after 1462, conversion e.g. with half-timbered storey 1605/06

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Becker

October 5, 2023

Currently covered up

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Rolf

June 1, 2025

The tower, with irregular ashlar masonry, rises above a square ground plan of 7.2 meters. The tower is approximately 23 meters high to the apex, with a 15-meter eave height. The tower is characterized by its slightly pointed arched passageway, the low half-timbered upper story, and its tent roof with a lantern. The tower facades are free-standing on three sides; only on the south side is a neighboring building directly adjacent to the tower facade. The half-timbered story was rebuilt in 1605/1606.

A narrow staircase leads to the interior above the passageway, through which the main street runs. The ceiling levels consist of simply boarded wooden beams. The bell tower was designed for the Old Town Hall in 1695 and only relocated to the Upper Gate in the early 20th century. Only recently, Baroque figurative wall paintings depicting a man, a woman, and a young girl were partially uncovered on two half-timbered walls.

These paintings are depicting a man, a woman, and a young girl. denkmalschutz.de/pressemeldung/der-torturm-in-scheinfeld-wird-dsd-foerderprojekt.html

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Location: Scheinfeld, Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Obere Gate Tower (Oberer Torturm), Scheinfeld

1. Schwarzenberg Monastery – Schwarzenberg Castle loop from Münchsteinach

2. Schwarzenberg Castle – View of Oberscheinfeld loop from Markt Bibart

3. Castell Castle – Rödelseer Gate loop from Markt Bibart

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