Pułtusk on the Narew, with a stronghold that was one of the strongest in northern Masovia, belonged to the bishops of Płock from an early date (Wikipedia says from the 11th century).
It is the see's chief estate and later becomes the bishops' residence. Masovia is ruled in 1200 by the young sons of Casimir II and their guardians.
Who holds it
- Title
- Bishop of Płock
- Confidence
- low
The campaign notes mark Płock as thin and no source read here names the bishop on 1 January 1200.
What it holds
- Pułtusk: stronghold and estate at the Narew ford
- Other estates and tithes across Masovia (not drawn)
How it was acquired
Ducal grant; Wikipedia dates the bishops' possession from the 11th century, which was not checked against the documents.
How things stand that morning
Held, so far as known.
Wealth
The Narew crossing and river trade; land rents.
Threats
- Prussian raids across Masovia's northern border
Advocates and rivals
The dukes of Masovia; Prussian raiders from the north.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: One modern summary (Wikipedia, Pułtusk); the holder is not pinned.
On the map: The modern commune stands in for the estate.
Primary sources for Masovia and Kuyavia
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- Chronicle of the Poles, by Master Vincent (Wincenty Kadłubek), Wincenty Kadłubek (about 1190 to 1208). Book 4 is a contemporary's account of the fight for the senior throne of Kraków. Read online
- The annals of the Kraków chapter and the other Polish annals (kept from the 11th century; the Kraków chapter annals continued to 1266). Short dated entries that fix the chronology Kadłubek blurs: the deaths of dukes and bishops, Mieszko the Old's captures of Kraków, Prussian raids on Masovia, church consecrations. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.