Named 'urbs crana' by Thietmar of Merseburg in 1003; given to the see of Bamberg with the land round it by Henry V in 1122; the see's gate to the Frankenwald.
The castle on the Rosenberg is first documented only in the mid 13th century; town status by 1200 not pinned.
Who holds it
- Name
- The bishop of Bamberg (since Henry V's gift of the 'praedium crana' in 1122)
- Title
- Lord of the town
- Confidence
- medium
See summary.
Lord in 1200
The bishop of Bamberg (since Henry V's gift of the 'praedium crana' in 1122)
How things stand that morning
The bishop's (STAUFEN).
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.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.