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De Hel Monument

De Hel Monument

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De Hel Monument

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Location: Losser, Overijssel, Netherlands

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Falk

September 7, 2021

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For the construction of the St. Plechelmus basilica in Oldenzaal in the middle of the 12th century the farmers had to transport heavy stone blocks made of Bentheim sandstone from the Gildehaus and Bentheim stone pits to Oldenzaal, 15 to 20 km away. That was pure hell for animals and farmers. The most difficult part of the route was therefore called "De Hel" (Hell). There, north of De Lutte, this monument was unveiled in 2013. A sign says that farmers were forbidden to breed horses for 7 years, because all the strength of the horses was needed to transport stones.

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HJKoele

May 6, 2018

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Heavy period for the horses from this region, who for 7 years had to pull up blocks of stone for the construction of the Sint Plechelmus in Oldenzaal.

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August 20, 2022

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It's really interesting how big the stone load was that used to be transported up the mountain here on the way from the quarries in Gildehaus to the church building in Oldenzaal.

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