Location and Nature
Wenigumstadt is a district of the market town of Großostheim in the Bachgau in Lower Franconia, Bavaria. The region is connected with Franconia. The Welzbach flows through Wenigumstadt. South of the town lies the Bolachberg, which at 284 metres above sea level forms the highest point of the market town of Großostheim.
History and Archaeology
Wenigumstadt was first mentioned in 1229 in a document under the name villa Omestad minore. Archaeological finds include pottery and complete vessels from the Middle Neolithic, which are dated to around 4800 to 4300 BC. In addition, a vessel was found in Wenigumstadt that the market town of Großostheim refers to as its oldest Bocksbeutel and which is dated to around 1400 BC.
Development since the 17th Century
After the Thirty Years’ War, Wenigumstadt was almost depopulated. Re-settlement by Walloon immigrants began in 1651. Since 1978, Wenigumstadt has been a district of the market town of Großostheim.
