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Ehemaliger Karthäuserhof

Beschreibung

The monastic community of the Trier Kart(h)ause is mentioned early on as a landlord in Piesport. It acquired considerable property through donations. A monastic estate called "Karthäuserhof" was created. The estate included properties and buildings. 
The main house dates back to 1742 and the insignia of the Carthusian Order can be seen on the coat of arms. The letters O C stand for Ordo Cartusiensis. The monastic estate included vineyards, fields, a winegrower's house with wine press and wine cellar (St. Martinstraße 87) as well as a building with the "tithe barn" and a granary (In der Dur 15). Farmers managed the estate. In addition, the Karthause received the fruit and wine tithes from the people of the village. The influence of the religious community reached its peak in the 14th century when the parish of St Martin was incorporated into the Karthause in Trier. It acquired the right of patronage. In the late Middle Ages, the "Karthäuserhof" gained greater influence than the much older "Mettlacher Hof". The link between the two remained the "All Saints' Chapel".