Heldra from above

Heldra is a district of the city of Wanfried in the Werra-Meissner district in Hesse.

Position

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Heldra lies on the eastern edge of Northern Hesse, on the Werra. It is bordered in three sides by Thuringia.

History

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The village was first mentioned in 874 as Heldron and later as Heller creek. In the village there was a field mill.