A new town founded in 1195 by the lords of Büren with the bishop of Paderborn's leave and help for its walls, with mint and toll rights, beside their castle at the Alme and Afte.
Who holds it
- Name
- Berthold and Dietmar of Büren under the bishop of Paderborn
- Title
- Lord of the place
- Confidence
- medium
Lord in 1200
Berthold and Dietmar of Büren under the bishop of Paderborn
Overlord
Berthold and Dietmar of Büren under the bishop of Paderborn
How things stand that morning
New town of the lords of Büren.
Charter
Founded 1195.
Council
None known in 1200.
Walls and castle
Walls being built with the bishop's help.
Trade and crafts
Mint and toll; market on the road from Lippstadt to Marsberg and Warburg.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Minor place; dates from modern town histories.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.