The bishop's city at the Weser crossing below the Porta Westfalica, with market, mint and toll rights granted in 977, a strong grain trade and the river traffic.
Until the early 13th century the bishop's officer, the Wichgraf, heads the town; the burghers and their council win their freedom and town law only about 1230.
Who holds it
- Name
- Bishop Thietmar
- Title
- Town lord
- Confidence
- high
Lord in 1200
Bishop Thietmar, through his Wichgraf (not named).
Overlord
The bishop of Minden
How things stand that morning
The bishop's city, Otto's with its lord.
Charter
Market, mint and toll rights of 977; town law about 1230.
Council
About 1230 (later).
Walls and castle
Not pinned for 1200.
Trade and crafts
Weser crossing and river trade; grain; a staple right whose date is not pinned.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Few dated facts before 1230.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.