Meckermann, Stone statue in Langenberg Park, Bocholt, Germany.
Meckermann is a stone statue in Langenberg Park, Bocholt, depicting a disapproving figure with a raised chin, accompanied by a goat and cat at its feet. The sculpture stands on a pedestal and bears inscriptions that convey the figure's story and message to park visitors.
The original stone sculpture was created in 1938 by Eugen Severt but was destroyed in 1945. After this loss, Hermann Schlatt created a new version in 1951 to restore the work.
The statue embodies a local guardian figure whose inscriptions in Bocholt dialect encourage visitors to behave respectfully while enjoying the park.
The monument is located in the public Langenberg Park, making it easily accessible and visitable without special preparation. The best time to visit is in daylight so you can clearly read the inscriptions and see the details of the sculpture.
The figure serves as the mascot for a newspaper column in Bocholter-Borkener Volksblatt that discusses local events regularly. This ongoing presence in print has made the statue a recognized symbol of Bocholt's community identity.
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