Hinkelstein
A Hinkelstein has been mentioned at this location since the 14th century. The original stone is very likely built into the dry stone wall. The current stone was erected in 2004 and originates from a foundation uncovered during sewer construction in Osthofen, alongside which Roman bricks were also found.
Height: 188
District: "Am Hinkelstein"
History / Stories / Anecdotes:
A Hinkelstein has been mentioned here since around 1300. According to the Monzernheimer chronicler, teacher Georg Wendel, it was removed around 1890.
The old stone is said to be built as a foundation in the current dry stone wall.
The present stone originates from a large foundation on the old Osthofener Straße, which was uncovered during sewer laying. Alongside the stones, pieces of bricks (Tegulae) indicating a Roman origin were also found.
The name Hinkelstein arose from a corruption of the name "Hünenstein" (Hühne = giant). This later became "Hühnerstein" and finally "Hinkelstein" (Hühner = colloquially Hinkel).
Field Names:
1600: im hinckelstein
1934: Hinkelstein
1953: Am Hinkelstein
Today: Hinkelstein / Am Hinkelstein
