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Mahnmal vor der Burg

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War memorial standing directly in front of Burg Kempen, commemorating the two World Wars. Erected in 1939 and created by Helmut Hentrich and Hans Heuser.

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The "Mahnmal vor der Burg" stands in the centre of Kempen, directly in front of Burg Kempen, and commemorates the two World Wars. It was created by Helmut Hentrich and Hans Heuser.

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With the dates 1914–1918 and 1939–1945, the memorial refers to the First and Second World Wars. Standing in a prominent spot before the historic castle, it keeps the remembrance of the victims of both wars present in the public space.

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