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The Dorlisheim well, dated 1605, is an emblematic public work located on Main Street in the Alsatian village of Dorlisheim (Bas-Rhin). This monument is distinguished by its circular margin and its external pillars, surmounted by small arrows and a lintel in a building. The faces of the stands are decorated with flat relief ironwork, including a shield with two carved characters, including a winemaker holding a bunch of grapes and a serpette, symbols of local wine-growing activity. An engraved inscription mentions the names of the municipal leaders of the time: Christman Ierg Wagner (schultheiss, mayor's equivalent), Ierg Wag(ner) (Obermeister, superior master) and Urich Drez (Untermeister, junior master).

The well, which is 3.42 metres high and 2 metres wide, also has a Dorlisheim shield under the commemorative inscription. Its architecture combines carved stone and metallic elements, reflecting the local craftsmanship of the early seventeenth century. Ranked historic monument by decree of 3 June 1932, it now belongs to the commune. Its conservation status and precise location (47 Grand-Rue) are documented, although the mapping accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10).

This well illustrates the importance of collective works in the Alsatian villages of the modern era, where access to drinking water was a central concern. The decorations, combining wine motifs and coat of arms, underline the economic role of the vine in the region, as well as the communal organization under the Old Regime. The engraved names bear witness to local governance, where schultheiss and masters (Obermeister/Untermeister) supervised public projects. The designation of historic monuments in 1932 marks the recognition of its heritage value, linked to its age and unique artistic characteristics.

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