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Gießen District

Rabenstein Execution Site Viewpoint

Gießen District

Rabenstein Execution Site Viewpoint

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Rabenstein Execution Site Viewpoint

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Location: Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Michel ✔

December 17, 2022

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The Rabenstein in the Hansenhausviertel in Marburg, sword judgement. The last public execution in Marburg took place here on October 14, 1864, when Ludwig Hilberg was beheaded. In connection with this are the Marburg localities Hansenhäuser, Scheppe Gewissegasse,gerichtsweg and possibly the Richtsberg.

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Stefan Rüger

December 24, 2020

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The Rabenstein sword execution site was first mentioned in 1591. The last execution took place on October 14, 1864.

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Volker🏃🏻

January 4, 2022

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The execution site on the Rabenstein is the end of the recommended witch route (also as an audio guide - see the website of the city of Marburg)

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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