Gräfrath

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Historical market place in the borough of Gräfrath

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History

There was an abbey in Gräfrath from 1185 to 1803. In the past, iron, steel, and weaving were important economic activities. [1]

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  1. 1 2 Wikisource-logo.svg Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Gräfrath". Encyclopædia Britannica . 12 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 316.

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Coordinates: 51°12′N07°05′E / 51.200°N 7.083°E / 51.200; 7.083

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