The small fort Heidenstock was probably also built like the neighboring small fort Altes Jagdhaus, in the 2nd century AD to reinforce the Limes and probably had the task here to guard an ancient Limesübergang. The castle had dimensions of 19.5 m x 23.5 m (440 sqm) and had a gate, which was directed to the Limes. The crew was either provided by the cohort fort Saalburg or by the numerus fort Feldberg. Of the inner buildings is unfortunately, except a hearth, which was found within the walls, nothing is known.

The fort lies in the middle of the forest, but is touched by the Limeswanderweg from Sandplacken to Saalburg.

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Sonja

July 27, 2019

Part of the Limes, if you are interested, you should definitely stop by.

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