Punished at the Fountain

Punished at the Fountain. In 1638, the Justitia-Brunnen was equipped with an iron fixture where people who broke the fountain's rules or polluted the water wer…

Location: Justitia-Brunnen, Winterthur, Switzerland

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In 1638, the Justitia-Brunnen was equipped with an iron fixture where people who broke the fountain's rules or polluted the water were tied up as punishment. This harsh measure was often used against maids who were accused of misusing the fountain.

Source: Justitia-Brunnen, Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, Justitiabrunnen

Punished at the Fountain — Winterthur, Canton of Zurich

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