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The Dahlenheim well is a historical monument located in the Alsatian village of the same name, in the department of Lower Rhine. Built in the 3rd quarter of the 16th century, it is dated precisely from 1563 thanks to an inscription engraved at the top of its sizes. This sandstone well, with a total height of 2 metres, consists of a round margin (80 cm high) and a two-pillared superstructure supporting a lintel, the latter apparently reported. Originally, its exact location remains unknown, as it was moved before being installed in the Church Square, its current place.

This well has been part of the historical monuments since 1935 and illustrates the importance of collective water points in the Alsatian villages of the Renaissance. At that time, public wells played a central role in daily life, providing drinking water, domestic chores and drinking livestock. Their construction of local materials, such as sandstone, reflects the available resources and craftsmanship of the time. Although owned by the municipality, its precise history and possible sponsors remain undocumented in available sources.

The architectural features of the well—round margin, engraved posts and lintel—suggest a desire for durability and perhaps beautification, rare for a utility work. The date of 1563, exceptionally preserved, makes it a precise testimony of this period, often marked by religious conflicts and social transformations in Alsace. Today, it is one of the listed historical monuments of Lower Rhine, alongside other medieval and reborn buildings in the region.

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