Coesfeld ( German pronunciation: [ˈkoːsfɛlt] ) is a Kreis (district) in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany , west of the city of Münster . Neighboring districts are Steinfurt , district-free Münster , Warendorf , district-free Hamm , Unna , Recklinghausen , Borken .
4-583: Rosendahl is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany . It is located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Coesfeld . In this municipality is located the Castle of Darfeld, internationally famous for having been the residence of Mary of the Divine Heart (1863–1899), the Countess Droste zu Vischering who became Sister of
8-506: Is located in the Münsterland , a mostly rural area. The Lippe River forms part of the border of the district in the south. The coat of arms depicts a bishop, a goose and a bell. The bishop is Saint Liudger , the first bishop of Münster. The goose was according to a popular legend thrown into a dry well by Liudger, in order to find water during a drought. The bells of Lüdinghausen allegedly chimed by themselves, whenever Liudger entered
12-460: The Prussian province Westphalia in 1816 the new administration created two districts, Coesfeld and Lüdinghausen. Except minor changes they stayed until the major reorganization in 1975 when both were merged to form the current district. A few municipalities from the district Münster were also added, while others formerly belonging to the district were moved to neighboring districts. The district
16-532: The Good Shepherd and received several revelations from God. She is best known for influencing Pope Leo XIII to consecrate the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus . This Coesfeld district location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Coesfeld (district) In medieval times the region was subordinate to the bishopric of Münster . When the area became part of
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