Enger
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Enger is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the district of Herford, 6 km west of the town of Herford. Population: 20,700 (2001).
The town, first mentioned in 948, calls itself "Widukind's town." The Saxonian leader Widukind died about 808; there is no evidence that Enger existed in his lifetime. A legend tells that Widukind founded a church in Enger after his baptism, and that he lived at the place until his death. He was buried in the church of Enger, and his monumental tomb is still there in the town's church.
However, analysis shows that the memorial slab is of about 1100; it must be doubted that there are really the remains of Widukind in the tomb. The main attractions of Enger are Widukind's tomb, a Widukind museum, and the annual Widukind festival on January 6.