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Actually, Harxheim must
have been founded much earlier, namely in the 6th century
already, i.e. at a time when Rhinehesse was the heartland of the
ever-expanding Frankish empire. Evidence for that comes from a
Frankish cemetery which was discovered years ago in the now built-over
fields "In der Haar". Among other items, an iron lance tip,
a curved axe, and several pot shards were unearthed. |
Old guildhall |
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The fields "In der Haar" have officially been called "Hinter der Hecke" since 1484. You will learn about this, as well as the meaning of the two names, by reading one of the 26 plaques that dot the 6 km of hiking and biking trail around Harxheim. After a long period of preparation, it was eventually opened in May, 1998. It entices you to a trip to the lovely countryside in which Harxheim is embedded. Placing these informative plaques as well as the general survey board next to the Old Scales in the village center, we have been breaking new ground in presenting the history of our picturesque village. |