Mordkreuz der Mersche von Tilbeck
Mordkreuz der Mersche von Tilbeck, Historic conciliation cross in Havixbeck, Germany.
The sandstone monument stands on a two-tiered base along the L 843 road between Tilbeck and Schapdetten, measuring 83 centimeters in height.
The cross bears an inscription from 1164 commemorating the murder of a woman from Tilbeck, with subsequent restoration work completed in 1764.
The monument represents medieval justice practices and serves as a memorial marker where travelers share stories about the historical murder.
Located at coordinates 51.93728, 7.432433, the cross marks the beginning of the Baumberger Ludgerusweg hollow way near the southeastern Baumberge mountains.
The inscription includes details about a tragic incident where soldiers mistook a bag of nails for gold coins, leading to their execution in Schapdetten.
Location: Havixbeck
GPS coordinates: 51.93728,7.43243
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:30
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