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Pfarrgasse 9 (Pfarrhaus)

Beschreibung

Built in 1716 on the walls of the demolished older rectory, the free-standing building is a solid object of its time. The dimensions are considerable, the structure of all components and views well proportioned. The basement, built of solid stone, free-standing on three sides and completely sunk into the slope on the north side, supports another stone floor. The half-timbered upper floor rests on top of it in slate; as well as the gable triangles. The proportions are harmonious. However, the slate fittings prevent the view of the half-timbered structure underneath, which is supposed to contain the essential stylistic elements of baroque half-timbered design in a sparse, but equally harmonious ornamentation. 

According to older residents, who were able to see the half-timbered structure on the occasion of a new slate of the rectory several decades ago, the overall impression is said to be massive, but the half-timbered details are extremely fine.

The church book says about this building: "In 1716 the old dilapidated rectory was demolished and rebuilt. The petitioners got the wood for this from the Lord Rhinegravefrom Grehweiler 25 to 26 Stäm from a most gracious Prince and Lords of Birkenfeld, Count Palatine Christian, 3 Stäm and from Mr. Amtmann Bucholtz von Wartenstein. The iron stove in the lowest room was given free of charge to Mr. Councillor and bailiff Kroebers by four children from the Asbach ironworks. (signed) Ad. Voelker, p. t. pastor, Herrstein."

The building served as a rectory until 2023.