Ehrenfriedhof Wilhelmshaven: A heir to the garden design pioneer Migge

Ehrenfriedhof Wilhelmshaven: A heir to the garden design pioneer Migge

The Cemetery of Honor in Wilhelmshaven is a historical place that not only serves as a memorial, but also represents an example of the early 20th century cemetery. He was designed by the well -known garden architect Liver Right Migge, who is also responsible for the design of the nearby city park. The symbiosis of these two places is of great importance for the city and is further maintained by current renovation plans.

Project manager Bettina Pätzold said that the cemetery of honor as part of the city park renovation will only be slightly affected by changes. In particular, only smaller nature conservation measures, such as hanging nesting boxes, are planned. However, a comprehensive renewal of the access is imminent, which is a challenge due to nature and monument protection requirements. The planned renovation should be carried out by 2026.

historical meaning and origin

The cemetery of honor is closely linked to the history of the navy. As early as 1911, there were considerations to create a new cemetery for the navy on the Rüstringer city area, since the old one on Gökerstrasse was no longer sufficient. With skillful negotiations, it was possible to acquire a suitable area that later became an important memorial for future generations. The site was released in the spring of 1914, but the events of the First World War urged a rapid completion. The first fallen were buried in August 1914.

The chapel and the gear houses of the cemetery of honor, which are now listed today, are still important features of the historical site. Migge was commissioned to design the cemetery and cultural identity of the place in 1915 in his carefully well thought -out plans. The central chapel and the grave fields arranged create a respectful and venerable atmosphere.

In the cemetery of honor there are still many elements that have been designed by Migge. This includes the clearly structured systems, the interior -shaping effect of plants and the remarkable axis between the different buildings and grave fields. This design shows a clear connection to other cemeteries in Germany, where comparable landscape designs were used.

The challenges of the renovation

The planned renovation, however, is met with challenges, because Migge's historical plans are more than 100 years old. The dense vegetation around the cemetery of honor brings difficulties with it, since much cannot simply be restored. Pätzold emphasizes that the original hedges that once framed the cemetery cannot be fully reconstructed in view of the dense environment.

The city sees the renovation measures as a way to preserve the character of the cemetery. The use of modern material and technology will have to be in accordance with the monument requirements so that the history of the place is respected. This balance between tradition and modernization is a central point in planning.

With an overall concept that takes into account both nature and the historical conditions, the cemetery should continue to remain a place of memory and commemoration in the future, which maintains the connection to the history of the Marine and the city of Wilhelmshaven. The cooperation with specialists and the consideration of the monument protection requirements are indispensable components to ensure the integrity of the place.

For a comprehensive consideration of further developments around the cemetery of honor, current reports and analyzes on various platforms are a helpful means to understand the upcoming changes in the context of the city park renovation. The public will continue to be informed about the progress in order to preserve the heir of the honor cemetery for future generations. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.nwzonline.de .