Endorf, North-Rhine Westphalia

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Endorf is a district of Sundern ( Sauerland) in North Rhine-Westphalia Sauerland district, Sauerland.

Structure

At the village include the peripheral villages Recklinghausen, Brenschede, Klosterbrunnen, tube Spring, Mitre, Endorferhütte and Bönkhausen.

History

Endorf 1191 was the first time in a document issued by the abbess of the pen Meschede certificate, as a main courtyard Endrepe mentioned. In late medieval records of the court to the original endowment of the pen Meschede was expected. The peasantry existed until the last third of the 18th century. It included about 40 yards of various sizes. After lead ore and iron finds in Endorferhütte and Bönkhausen, the town became a ironworks and Berbaustandort. He was raised by Elector Ernst of Bavaria for the mountain freedom. The mining was discontinued due to reduced flow rates in the mid-19th century. Agriculture was the main industry until the mid-20th century settled various operations; an industrial park was created. Due to the influx of workers created new areas.

On 1 January 1975 Endorf was incorporated into Sundern ( Sauerland).

Policy

Coat of arms

Blazon:

" Argent, a continuous black bar cross, accompanied on the top right of a blue plow, bottom left of a diagonally crossed blue hammer and chisel. "

Description:

The coat of arms is based on a traditional seal impression from 1601. The blade and hammer and chisel symbolize the main industries (agriculture and mining). The Cross and the colors blue and silver are signs of previous rulers, the Elector of Cologne and the Count of Arnsberg. The official approval of the emblem on April 21, 1961.

Culture and sights

Endorf is a resort Homert Nature Park with great hiking and hiking trails network. In Endorf the home and Hunting Museum " Old Schmitte ", a former factory building in which visitors a glimpse into the world of the Sauerland mining is on offer there. Since the mid-15th century silver and lead mining is detectable. End of the 16th century have been proven iron mines and smelting. At the time of mining remembers an old Spieker, in which the office of the mining industry was, are visible in the traces of mining, such as tunnel entrances. Since 2004 there is a special mining trail. In the center of the historic Strackenhof, the oldest stone house in the Electoral Cologne Sauerland is from 1634. Originally released for demolition, the house has now been renovated. The house has a gothic pointed arch as Deelentor, and a former bower with fireplace. Today there is a meeting.