Ehrenmal Marienfeld

Ehrenmal Marienfeld is a war memorial at a former monastery entrance built to honor those who died in both World Wars. It features a circular stone structure with an octagonal bell-shaped roof housing a limestone statue of Saint George defeating a dragon.

The memorial was built between 1952 and 1955 by repurposing an 18th-century monastery well house for this new purpose. This conversion linked the site's religious past with remembrance of those lost in the wars.

The name Marienfeld comes from the Benedictine monastery that stood here since medieval times. Visitors can sense today how the memorial reflects the site's deep religious roots through the choice of Saint George as its central figure.

The memorial stands on a triangular plaza called Kirmeswäldchen, surrounded by beech trees and bordered by low iron chains. It is located south of Klosterstrasse and is easy to reach on foot.

Local residents protested against the original statue in 1954, leading to its replacement with a new Saint George figure created by sculptor Hubert Hartmann. This change shows how community voices shaped the final appearance of the memorial.

Location: Harsewinkel

GPS coordinates: 51.94745,8.28043

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02