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New field jury Manfred Roth: Tradition lived in Marienbrunn!
Manfred Roth was sworn in as a field jury on November 4, 2025 in Marienbrunn, an honorary position with a long tradition in Bavaria.
New field jury Manfred Roth: Tradition lived in Marienbrunn!
The Marienbrunn district in Marktheidenfeld has a new juror in Manfred Roth. At a small ceremony led by First Mayor Thomas Stamm, Roth was officially sworn in for his new honorary position. This ceremony took place in the town hall, where the mayor congratulated him on taking office and wished him all the best for his future tasks. Armin Baumann, the chairman of the field jury, also emphasized his joy at the completeness of the so-called “sevens”.
The office of field jury has a long and traditional history in Bavaria, dating back to the 13th century. This communal voluntary work is particularly valued in Franconian parts of the country, as the field jury plays an important role in securing community borders. They participate in demarcations, property divisions or boundary determinations, which makes their function indispensable in society. According to the Bavarian Demarcation Act, the office is associated with specific tasks and responsibilities. According to MainPost reports that…
Tradition of the field jury
The tradition of the field jury is particularly strongly rooted in Franconia, where numerous regional names exist. This is how the most common expression “sevens” is viewed. Depending on the region, terms such as “marker” or “geometer” may also be found. Many variants occur in Upper Franconia, while in the south and west of Middle Franconia terms such as “Steiner” or “Schieder” are also used. The differences in naming reflect local culture and history, as the State Office for Digitalization, Broadband and Surveying explains. According to LDBV reports that…
While historically only male forms of field jury are documented, since 1981 women have also been able to hold the office. The use of language has therefore expanded, and today we find terms such as “field jury” or “seven woman”, which honors the role of women in this voluntary position.
With the swearing in of Manfred Roth, the tradition of the field jury continues in Marktheidenfeld. Its tasks include protecting municipal interests and participating in important procedural steps that are important for the municipality. This position entails not only securing local borders, but also building a bridge between history and the present. So Roth not only takes on a voluntary position, but also becomes part of a centuries-old tradition.