This (now renovated) hanging bridge between Kastor and Ehreshoven (both in the municipality of Engelskirchen, Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine Westphalia) was used to transport lorries carrying ore from the mines near Kastor across the Agger river (seen from above and from the underside)
(May 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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The Kreuzkapelle (Chapel of the Cross), which stands alone in a small wood near Engelskirchen-Ehreshoven (Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia), was first mentioned in 1638.
(May 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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The Agger river near Engelskirchen-Ehreshoven (Oberbergischer district).
(April 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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Greylag geese and Canada geese frolic in a meadow near Ehreshoven Castle (municipality of Engelskirchen).
(April 2024)
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Entrance portal to Ehreshoven Castle (municipality of Engelskirchen/ Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia).
(April 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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This (now renovated) suspension bridge between Kastor and Ehreshoven (both in the municipality of Engelskirchen/ Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia) was used to transport lorries carrying ore from the mines near Kastor across the Agger from 1870 onwards. The owner of the land had not authorised a fixed bridge.
(April 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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The manor of Ehreshoven Castle (municipality of Engelskirchen/ Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia) is now home to a Malteser convent.
(April 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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The moated castle Ehreshoven (municipality of Engelskirchen/ Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia) was owned by the noble von Nesselrode family from 1396 to 1920.
(April 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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