Lorsch Abbey
Bechtolsheim had its first documentary mention in 766 on the occasion of the donation of a vineyard to Lorsch Abbey. At that time, the village was variously named "Bertolfsheim", "Bertolvesheim" and "Bertolfesheim". In 793, it was called "Beralfesheim", in 798 "Beratwolfesheim" and in 800 "Badolfesheim".