Hirsch-Denkmal, Cultural heritage monument in Briesen, Germany.
Hirsch-Denkmal is a plastered brick monument with a rectangular plan on a wide base, standing east of a cobblestone road south of Briesen. Its upper section shows a sculpted antler set against a pastel background, and the rear bears an inscription recording the 1696 hunt. A shelter with an information panel stands west of the forest path.
Friedrich I of Prussia shot a red deer at this location on September 18, 1696, leading to the monument's construction in 1707. The building marked a significant hunting event in Prussian history.
This monument represents such an important element of local heritage that it appears on the official coat of arms of the municipality of Briesen. This recognition shows how deeply rooted the stag's story is in the local identity.
This monument is accessible via a forest path that branches off from the nearby road and leads to a small clearing. An information panel and shelter provide orientation and weather protection during your visit.
In 1727 Augustus the Strong traded a company of tall grenadiers to Frederick William I for the 66-point antlers, which have hung in the Monstrous Hall at Moritzburg Palace ever since, beside 38 other antlers, some altered. The monument itself was largely destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the 1970s from old designs.
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