Burgtonna celebrates 1,275 years: Historical document causes excitement!

Burgtonna celebrates 1,275 years: Historical document causes excitement!

The small community of Burgtonna in the Gotha district recently made a fascinating discovery that has dated its story by 125 years. According to information from MDR Thuringia, it has so far been assumed that the place was first mentioned in 874. This view was based on the present historical sources that the 1,150. Birthday Burgtonnas celebrated this year. But an exact document seal in the Fulda (Hessen) monastery has now shown that the origins of the community go back much further, until 750.

The discovery of an ancient document, which already mentioned the town of Burgtonna in 750, not only changes the historical perception of the community, but is also on the threshold of an extraordinary anniversary. Next year the municipality wants the 1,275. Celebrate his birthday what mayor Heiko Kritschil gives rise to a big celebration for all citizens. "There will be a big festival," says Kritschil, who is pleased that Burgtonna can now be recognized as even older.

The important document

The analysis of the document was carried out by the head of the local museum, Andreas Lorenz, and the member of the council Horst Fischer (together for Tonna). Both were one of the highlights of their life. The document, which is written on Latin, represents a copy of monks from 1609, which documents the original from 750. The entries also confirm that the church in the Middle Ages had land in the northern district of Gotha and was therefore closely linked to the early history of Burgtonna.

Interestingly, the neighboring municipalities of Döllstädt and Gierstädt are also mentioned in the document. This underlines how networked the early settlements in this region were and gives a further indication of the historical importance of the area. The document is kept in the Fulda monastery, as it is an important church source that played an important role in the administration of the country at the time.

a lasting memory in the local museum

In order to preserve this important piece of history for future generations, Lorenz and Fischer have taken photos of the document from which a painting is to be created. This work of art will then receive a permanent place in the local museum, where it will be accessible to both locals and visitors. Mayor Kritschil announced that a stonemason must be commissioned to do it on 1,150. Anniversary to revise memorial stone. This serves to represent the Burgtonna municipality properly and appreciate the historical discovery.

The discovery of the document from Fulda not only has historical importance, but will also shape the future celebrations in the community. Preparations for the big anniversary in the coming year have already started and the anticipation for the celebrations is increasing. Further details on the celebrations and the planned unveiling of the painting will be announced in the coming weeks. Such discoveries are not only a profit for local historical awareness, but also an incentive to further research and live the history of the region.

The background to these historical findings are to read in the article by www.mdr.de .