The Cannon Ball In The Dom Wall by Kathrin_E
When walking round the Dom church, have a closer look at the wall of the choir apsis. The siege of Braunschweig in 1615 has left a souvenir: A cannon ball got stuck in the wall. Photo 2 shows the exact location. An inscription dates it to August 20, 1615.Background: The city of Braunschweig had been struggling to keep the Dukes out and gain an independent position as imperial city since the 15th century. The Dukes moved to Wolfenbüttel but never gave up their claim to govern the insubordinate city. Around 1600 they enforced their claim by military force. The hardest siege of all was performed by Duke Friedrich Ulrich in 1615 and lasted 3 months. Braunschweig was about to give up but got help from outside. The Duke had to accept the city's rights once more. His successor Rudolf August, however, finally succeeded in conquering the city in 1671 and finished the citizens' dream of independence.