The village under Stahleck castle where Rhine wine was moved from the small boats that could pass the Binger Loch to larger ships.
Not a town until 1356. On 1 January 1200 it is one of the lower palatine lands Henry still holds.
Who holds it
- Name
- Henry of Brunswick
- Title
- Count palatine of the Rhine (as advocate and holder of Cologne's lands here)
- Since
- 1195
- Confidence
- medium
Lord in 1200
The count palatine, who holds Stahleck and Bacharach as advocate and vassal of the archbishop of Cologne, the old overlord through Bishop Kunibert's estate.
How things stand that morning
Palatine, Welf.
Charter
None (town rights 1356).
Walls and castle
Stahleck castle above; town wall only from 1344.
Trade and crafts
Wine transshipment at the head of the gorge; timber from the Hunsrueck.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Lordship attested in outline only.
Primary sources for Palatinate
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.
- Royal Chronicle of Cologne (in stages from about 1175 to about 1250; the section on 1198 to 1220 written soon after the events). The fullest German narrative of the throne war from the Welf and Cologne side. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.