Gleicherwiesen

Gleicherwiesen in Thuringia is a part of the town Römhild.

History

First mentioned in 1100 under the name Glychon, in 1182 Glychon an der Wysen and Glychon am Berg are referenced. Over much of history, the village was under control of von Bibra family. Much of the manor house still exists.
The village received the right to hold a market in 1743 and commerce flourished. Before World War I, about one third of the population was Jewish. A Jewish cemetery is outside of town.
The church, which stands somewhat in the middle of the village, was built onto the tower in 1843.

Coat of arms

The beaver is the symbol of the von Bibra, who owned the village for a long time. The linden tree symbolises the ancient linden tree in the village. The green and silver division of the shield symbolises the meadows and pastures.