Nospelt
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Nospelt ( German ) Nouspelt ( lux. ) Nospelt ( French ) community throats
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| Coordinates : | 49 ° 41 ′ N , 6 ° 0 ′ E |
| Height : | 368-283 m |
| Area : | 670.0242 ha |
| Residents : | 755 (2006) |
| Postal code : | L-8390 to L-8392 |
 Location of nospelt in throats
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 Nospelt center
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Nospelt ( lux . : Nouspelt ; French : Nospelt) is a village in the municipality of Kehlen (lux .: Kielen) in the west of Luxembourg City in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and belongs to the canton of Capellen . The village has 755 inhabitants (as of 2006, 2001: 751 inhabitants)
history
The proven history of settlement in the area around Nospelt goes back to the time around the Roman conquest of this area. At Scheierheck and Kréckelbierg , Celtic aristocratic graves were found in 1966 and 1993 , which may be related to the Celtic settlement on Tëtelbierg near Péiteng. The origin of these graves was dated to 20 and 50 BC. Set. The graves had rich additions, for example amphorae , which contained imported wine from Campania ( Italy ). Finds from this period are exhibited in the National Museum of History and Art , others in the Georges Kayser Altertumsfuerscher Association Museum (named after the antiquarian Georges Kayser, 1916–1988).
Graves from the Merovingian period in the Telpeschholz nature reserve from the 7th century show that the area around Nospelt was then continuously populated.
In 1458 the pottery trade (lux .: Aulebäckerhandwierk) began in Nospelt. At the beginning of the 19th century there were still 17 professional potteries in Nospelt, making the village a center for ceramic production in Luxembourg. At the beginning of the 20th century, however, this industry in Nospelt died out. In 1914, the potter Nicolas Schneider (1868–1941) closed the last professional production facility. The tradition of the pottery trade was maintained by the demand of the Eemaischen (market) in the city of Luxembourg and active associations, especially through the production of toys and péckvillercher . Eemaischen has also been held in Nospelt since 1957 and the Péckvillercher from Nospelt are said to have particular collector value.
Geography and traffic
The village lies at an average height of 323 meters above sea level (village church). The highest point of the area is "Scheierheck" at 368 meters, the lowest point is on the Nospelt- Dondel road at 283 meters above sea level. According to the cadastre, the village covers an area of 670.0242 ha .
There are three low-ranking roads ( Chemin repris , CR) that run through the village :
- CR103A Nouspelt- Ollem
- CR104 Nouspelt-CR189
- CR104A Nouspelt throats
Waters
The source of the Uesbech rises in the area of Nospelt , which flows into the Dondelerbaach after Dondel .
Business
Nospelt is known for the clay-like clay that can be found there , which promoted the development of the pottery trade (lux .: Aulebäcker ). Today Nospelt is a village with a homely and rural character. The economic activities in the village come mainly from local farms.
religion
The church in the center of Nospelt (Nospelt Church ) was built in Empire style in 1852 on the site of the former St. Thomas Chapel . Only the Pietà on the altar was taken over by the chapel. In 1986 the church was renovated. The church is the main church of the Nospelt parish, which is affiliated with the Mamerdall Parish Association.
Attractions
- The Aulebäckermusée “Nicolas Schneider” is located on the “Rue des Potiers ”.
- In the museum of the Georges Kayser Altertumsfuerscher Association there are finds and information about the historical excavations around Nospelt.
- In Nospelt there is also a "village educational trail" ( Duerfléierpad ), to bring visitors and interested parties closer to the history and culture of the village and its surroundings.
- North of the village is the Telpeschholz nature reserve on an area of 67 hectares of heathland .
- Every year at Easter there is a festival, the highlight of which is the Eemaischen market with the sale of Péckvillercher ceramic flutes in various shapes and colors. This Easter festival is also a reminder of the village's tradition of pottery-making.
Personalities
- Guy Rewenig (* 1947), writer, lives and works in Nospelt.
See also
- Celtic religion - custom of the dead
- Clemency's burial chamber
- Grave fields Latène period
- Villa Rustica from Goeblingen- "Miecher"
