Old Main crossing with a monastery founded in Boniface's time (725) and possibly a royal manor until the 11th century; by 1200 a manor and village of the bishop's table estate.
The stone Main bridge is built between 1200 and 1350 and the walls are 14th century: not yet a town.
Who holds it
- Name
- The bishop of Würzburg (part of his table estate until about 1295, when it passes to the cathedral chapter)
- Title
- Lord of the town
- Confidence
- medium
See summary.
Lord in 1200
The bishop of Würzburg (part of his table estate until about 1295, when it passes to the cathedral chapter)
How things stand that morning
The bishop's (STAUFEN through him).
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
Main ford and ferry; grain of the Ochsenfurt Gau.
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.