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Wetterschornstein Buchholz
Last of its kind chimney in the Ruhr Area
Counts toward these achievements:
Witten: First Steps10 pts
Witten: Explorer25 pts
Witten: Insider50 pts
The Buchholz Weather Chimney in Witten is a protected architectural monument that was part of the former Vereinigte Geschwind colliery. Built in 1856, it served as a ventilation chimney, connected to the boiler house by a 60-meter channel. Its historical significance is highlighted by being the last remaining structure of its kind in the Ruhr Area.
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Built in 1856, it stands as the last remaining structure of its kind in the Ruhr Area.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1856
- Height
- 14 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby

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205 m away

Kirche Buchholz
199 m away

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1.8 km away

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2.4 km away

Ehrenmal
2.9 km away

Jüdischer Friedhof (West)
2.6 km away

Evangelische Kirche Herbede
3.0 km away