Kleinkastell Lochmühle, Roman castellum in Hesse, Germany.
Description
Kleinkastell Lochmühle was a small Roman military fort designed to protect the frontier. The rectangular structure had rounded corners and featured a single entrance facing toward the boundary line.
History
The fort was built around 150 AD as an outpost of the Roman army. It was abandoned around 260 AD when Roman control in the region began to decline.
Culture
The name Lochmühle comes from a mill that stood here in later centuries. Visitors can see the outlines of Roman buildings and understand how soldiers organized their daily lives at this post.
Practical
The site is located within a leisure park southwest of Wehrheim and is easy to reach on foot. An educational trail with information panels guides visitors through the Roman history and layout of the fortification.
Did you know?
The fort sat just 30 meters from the main Limes line, an unusually close distance for such an outpost. Archaeological findings suggest soldiers may have built additional wooden watchtowers here to monitor the border more effectively.
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