Westenfeld

For the quarter of Bochum, see Bochum-Westenfeld.

Westenfeld
Ortsteil of Römhild
Location of Westenfeld
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Coordinates: 50°26′N 10°30′E
Country	Germany
State	Thuringia
District	Hildburghausen
Town	Römhild
Area
• Total	8.00 km2 (3.09 sq mi)
Elevation	327 m (1,073 ft)
Population  (2011-12-31)
• Total	380
• Density	48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	98631
Dialling codes	036948
Vehicle registration	HBN
Website	www.roemhild.info

Church of Westenfeld

Westenfeld is a village and a former municipality located in the district of Hildburghausen, in Thuringia, Germany. However, since 31 December 2012, it has been incorporated into the town of Römhild.

History

The village was first mentioned in 871. The site originally belonged to the Fulda monastery, and later, it came under the possession of the Vessra Abbey. In 1634, Westenfeld was sacked and set on fire during historical events. The village church's history dates back to 1185, and the current structure was built in 1579. Notably, the baptismal font dates back to the 16th Century, while the first bell is from 1777 (crafted by J.A. Mayer, Coburg), and the second bell is from 1850 (crafted by R. Mayer, Rudolstadt).

Additionally, Westenfeld is home to a Historical Museum.

See also

• Media related to Westenfeld at Wikimedia Commons