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Dreiherrenstein

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An example of Dreiherrensteine near Breitenstein
Old triangular boundary stone one the Limes border wall of the Roman Empire

A Dreiherrenstein or Dreiherrnstein is the topographic name of a historical tripoint, especially in the German-speaking lands of central Europe, i.e. a place where the border of three princely territories met, together with any enclosures or border fortifications. The word means literally "Three Lords' Stone".

Examples

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Examples of places where Dreiherrensteine are located include:

Dreiherrensteine on the Rennsteig Trail

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A total of 13 Dreiherrensteine is located on the Rennsteig, of which 11 are in Thuringia and two in Bavaria. They are, from west to east:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Willi Matthes: "Die vergessene Staatsgrenze." Verlag the Rheinhessischen Druckwerkstätte, Alzey, 2007; pp.279 ff; photograph, p. 282
  2. ^ "Dreiherrenstein at the Heldrastein". Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2015-10-10.