Seitzenbuche Roman fortlet
Seitzenbuche Roman fortlet, Roman fortlet in Schloßau, Germany
Description
The Seitzenbuche fortlet is a small square stone fort measuring roughly 20 meters on each side. It features a single gate about 2.3 meters wide with rectangular door posts inside and a threshold at its entrance.
History
This fort was built in the second century to monitor a passage between the Main and Neckar rivers. It served as part of the border defense system in the Roman province of Germania Superior during the later imperial period.
Culture
The statues of Victoria, Mars, and Salus discovered here reveal which gods the Roman soldiers worshipped at this outpost. These sculptures are now on display at the Roman Museum in Osterburken and offer insight into the religious life of the garrison.
Practical
The site is located on hilly terrain at District Road 3919 between Hesselbach and Schloßau at about 461 meters elevation. Visitors can view the remains from outside while following the historic route known as Siegfriedstrasse that passes through the area.
Did you know?
The nearby watchtower WP 10/37 is an archaeological oddity because it shows both construction phases: original wooden posts and later stone foundations. These modifications reveal how the Romans reinforced their defenses over time.
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