Fahrenholz (Heidmark)

Fahrenholz was a village situated in the Heidmark region of Lower Saxony, first recorded in 1226. For centuries, it was characterized by its large farms and the economic reliance on moorland sheep, known as Heidschnucke. Over time, it became part of the parish of Böstlingen, alongside neighboring villages Pröbsten and Deil. By the time of its depopulation in the mid-20th century, approximately 208 residents lived in the area. The village was ultimately abandoned in 1935, when the German Wehrmacht requisitioned the land for the Bergen Training Area, leading to the resettlement of its inhabitants. The history of Fahrenholz reflects the changing land use and socio-economic transitions within rural Germany over several centuries.