Hans-Jörg-Brunnen (Market Fountain) Sommerhausen

octagonal fountain basin on a stepped base, fountain column with figure of the knight Hans Jörg, sandstone.
Figure around 1574, basin 18th century, referred to 1713, 1771 and 1781.

The market fountain was erected in 1574. It used to supply drinking water to the population in the central part of the market town and was fed by a water pipe from the mountain. The knight should symbolically embody the market right given to the community. In 1736 it was thrown down by Dutch recruits, so it was renovated again and a lion was added at the knight's feet. The last renovation took place in 1953.

Hans Jörg fountain (market fountain) erected in 1574 - The knight - popularly known as Hans Jörg - embodies here, as in many places, the community's market rights