Kleiner Roland, Protected cultural heritage monument in Neustadt, Bremen, Germany
Kleiner Roland is a protected monument in Neustadt that also functions as a working water well for the area. The statue is a scaled-down replica of the main Roland statue in the city center and displays detailed carved elements and historical inscriptions on its surface.
The statue was built in 1737 by the First Neustädter Bürgerkompanie to represent the civic standing of the neighborhood's residents. It came into existence when Neustadt had a distinct legal position within the wider city of Bremen.
The inscription on the statue expresses how Neustadt residents saw themselves as a community with their own standing in the city. It reflects their desire to be recognized as equal members of the larger Bremen community.
The monument is freely accessible year-round at its original location and can be easily viewed from the surrounding area. You can walk around it to see the inscriptions and carved details on all sides.
The monument served the local residents as an actual source of water, combining symbolic meaning with practical everyday use. This dual purpose shows how civic expression and community needs were intertwined in the design of public structures.
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