Castra of Walldürn

The rectangular Roman fort contained multiple structures, including barracks, administrative buildings, and thermal baths, positioned on a flat elevation overlooking the surrounding countryside.

The fort served as a strategic military installation along the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes until its abandonment between 259 and 260 CE during the fall of the frontier.

The bath complex reveals detailed information about Roman military life through its architectural remains and a dedication inscription mentioning the centurion responsible for construction.

The foundation walls of the fort's bath complex remain visible in a mowed field, accessible via an unpaved road or from the L577 highway with parking facilities.

Archaeological findings at the site included evidence of garden orache cultivation, a Roman-introduced plant species used for both food and other purposes.

Location: Walldürn

Location: Germania Superior

Part of: Fort site and civil settlement of Walldürn

GPS coordinates: 49.57850,9.38674

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:30