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Cover: Dortmund - the place of the great market fountain/well between the 16th and 19th centuries

Address:
Markt 11, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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City:
Dortmund For all signs in Dortmund
Country:
Germany For all signs in Germany
Shape:
Square
Material:
Metal
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Tags:
Historical elements


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On the cover:
Großer Marktbrunnen von 1545/47 bis 1875

Runder Schacht, im oberen Teil sechseckig, mit einem Innendurchmesser von 2,680 m und mindestens 15m Tiefe
Photography:
2025
Hermann Klecker
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Comments:
Photographer’s Note: This sign indicates the position of the medieval well of the marketplace. The well.was.discovered during earthworks for the recent refurbishment of the historic market place "Alter Markt".

Translation of the text on the cover:
Large market fountain from 1545/47 to 1875
Round shaft, hexagonal in the upper part, with an inner diameter of 2.680 m and at least 15 m deep

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