The Burgher Gate

The Burgher Gate (HM19YH)

Location: Lucerne, LU 6003 Luzern
Country: Switzerland
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N 47° 3.02', E 8° 18.173'

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Burgertor

Im 13. Jahrhundert als Teil einer ?lteren Stadtbefestigung erbaut, 1314 als Littauertor erw?hnt. Es diente zeitweise als Gef?ngnis f?r B?rger. 1685 mit einer Uhr versehen. 1864/65 abgebrochen.


German-English translation:

Built in the 13th century as part of an earlier fortification, and first mentioned in 1314 mentioned as the Littau Gate. It served as a temporary prison for citizens. Fitted with a clock in 1685. 1864-65 demolished.
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HM NumberHM19YH
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Placed ByStadt der Luzern (City of Lucerne)
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Date Added Monday, September 1st, 2014 at 1:15pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)32T E 447051 N 5210993
Decimal Degrees47.05033333, 8.30288333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 47° 3.02', E 8° 18.173'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds47° 3' 1.20" N, 8° 18' 10.38" E
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Area Code(s)301, 240
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 11 Burgerstrasse, Lucerne LU 6003, CH
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