Erbbegräbnisstätte Schede, Family cemetery in Herdecke, Germany.
The Erbbegräbnisstätte Schede is a family burial ground in Herdecke constructed between 1860 and 1870, built in the architectural style of its era. The site contains multiple grave monuments arranged within a natural wooded setting that has been part of the family property.
The cemetery was built in the mid-1800s when wealthy families constructed private burial grounds on their estates. It became the resting place for members of a family prominent in industrial ventures that shaped the local economy.
The burial site reflects how industrial families of the 1800s chose to honor their dead with permanent family graves rather than individual plots.
The site is accessible on foot but situated within a wooded area, so sturdy shoes are recommended for walking on natural ground. The best time to visit is during dry weather when paths and grave sites are easiest to navigate.
The burial ground is surrounded by beech trees that were intentionally part of the design, integrating the grove into the memorial space itself. This natural setting was a deliberate choice by the family to connect the graves with the forest environment.
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