Kriegerdenkmal bei der Kilianskirche

The war memorial at Kilianskirche is a stone figure in Bad Windsheim that rises about 8 meters and shows an armed warrior in full armor. The figure holds a downward-pointing sword and displays Windsheim's insignia on its breastplate.

The memorial was built between 1927 and 1928 to honor soldiers who died in the wars of 1870 and 1914-1918. Plaques were added later to also commemorate those who fell in the Second World War.

The name 'Warrior' reflects a long tradition of monuments honoring fallen soldiers. The monument shows how communities remember sacrifice through the imagery of armed figures and inscribed names.

The memorial is located at Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz 4 and is easy to reach from the street. Visitors can clearly read the inscriptions on the stone base and examine the carved details up close.

The figure combines the symbolism of the medieval Roland, a symbol of freedom, with the purpose of a war memorial, creating a rare blend of local tradition and modern remembrance. This mixing shows how the town brought together its civic heritage and its losses.