Not yet a town in 1200.
The core is a manor at the Main ford; the bishop of Würzburg founds Haßfurt about 1230 as a border fortress against Bamberg (first mentioned 19 August 1230; called 'oppidum' between 1230 and 1243).
Who holds it
- Name
- Not pinned for 1200 (a lord's manor at the Main ford); the bishop of Würzburg founds the town about 1230
- Title
- Lord of the town
- Confidence
- low
See summary.
Lord in 1200
Not pinned for 1200 (a lord's manor at the Main ford); the bishop of Würzburg founds the town about 1230
How things stand that morning
Not a town; lord not pinned.
Charter
None known by 1200.
Council
None recorded.
Communities
Not recorded.
Fairs and markets
Not recorded.
Militia
Not recorded.
Walls and castle
Not recorded.
Trade and crafts
Local market and the surrounding farms.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: See summary.
Primary sources for Würzburg
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 Otto of St Blasien, Otto of St Blasien (about 1209 to 1210). A Swabian continuation of Otto of Freising written from the Staufen side. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.