Binsfeld, Luxembourg

50.1177777777786.0394444444444Koordinaten: 50 ° 7 ' 4 " N, 6 ° 2' 22" E

Location of Bins field in the district of Diekirch

The place with the Church

Bins field ( Luxembourgish Bënzelt ) is a district of the municipality of Luxembourg Weiswampach in the canton of Diekirch.

History

At the beginning of the 1970s a Roman cremation cemetery was discovered in bins field, which suggests a very early settlement.

Church

Since the 15th century there was a chapel in Bins field. As the population increased, in 1892, planning started a church. It was built in Neo-Gothic style and consecrated on 20 May 1894, the Holy Trinity. The first patron is Saint Anthony, the second of the Holy Hubertus.

Commercial etc.

Bins field is a rural town. In addition to some small business enterprises there is a cooperative, similar to the Raiffeisen banks in Germany, and a large construction company.

Bins field is located in the Luxembourg Ardennes Ösling in the northernmost tip of the country. The place was one of 216 inhabitants in 2005.

Museum

In an old farmhouse, the museum "A Schiewesch " was established in 1971, which is told through exhibits in 21 rooms, the history of the rural population in previous centuries. A few years ago, a tract was reconstructed, the schools, but also offers private accommodation. A restaurant is also available.

Clubs

Together with the much smaller neighboring Holler there are some clubs, such as a choir and a drama club.