Gemarkung Außenbürgerschaft

Medieval Roots of the Lennep Community

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The Gemarkung Außenbürgerschaft commemorates the assembly of farm estates in the Bergisch districts of Beyenburg and Bornefeld, which were under the jurisdiction of the Lennep city court. This historical setup highlights Lennep's significance during the Middle Ages and early modern period.

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The Außenbürgerschaft is also known as the Lenneper Honschaft.

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You're standing at a site deeply rooted in Lennep's history. The Gemarkung Außenbürgerschaft commemorates the assembly of farm estates under the jurisdiction of the Lennep city court, from the Bergisch districts of Beyenburg and Bornefeld. This reflects Lennep's importance during the Middle Ages and early modern period. Known also as Lenneper Honschaft, this area was an essential administrative unit. If you look southeast, about 633 meters away, you'll find the natural reserve of Westerholt, a testament to the region's natural beauty.