Roman Limes Germanicus, 83–260 A.D.
Reconstruction of the Upper German Limes at Kohorten-Kastell Zugmantel. The Roman castle provided auxiliary infantry patrols and guard detachments for this section of the Limes located at a strategically important pass across the Taunus mountains. The picture shows a section of the palisade and a reconstructed watch-tower as seen from the hostile side of the border. Behind the palisade is a V-shaped ditch and rampart. The palisade stakes are cut differently than those used near Kohorten-Kastell Saalburg, and the parapet is much higher. Stone watch-towers were normally plastered and painted to achieve an imitated brickwork effect sporting white bricks with red joints. Zugmantel castle is well worth a visit, because of the reconstructed watch-tower, palisade and parapet.
Limes Germanicus
View from the parapet across the ditch and palisade
View across the crown of the parapet and the top of the palisade
View from the ditch at the palisade
Cross section of the Limes: watch-tower and parapet left, palisade right
View from the ditch at the parapet and watch-tower
Palisade stakes in a nearby wood
Close-up of the palisade and watch-tower
Remnants of the parapet along the Limes walk
| Remnants of the Limes Germanicus | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohorten-Kastell Saalburg | - | - | - |
| Limes Germanicus at Saalburg | - | - | - |
| Kohorten-Kastell Zugmantel | N 50°11’26.0" | E008°12’09.3" | 407 m |
| Watch-Tower Wp 3/15 at Zugmantel | N 50°11’33.9" | E008°12’09.9 | 405 m |
| Limes Germanicus at Zugmantel | N 50°11’33.9" | E008°12’09.9 | 400 m |
| Wachtposten Wp 3/18 | N 50°11’27.5" | E008°13’37.8" | 457 m |
| Wachtposten Wp 3/26 | N 50°11’51.8" | E008°17’00.5" | 354 m |
| GPS waypoints in WGS-84 format, taken with a handheld GARMIN eTrex Summit Global Positioning System. | |||
Limes Germanicus, Kohorten-Kastell Zugmantel, and the Roman watch-tower are popular tourist spots in this part of Germany. Modellers and wargamers interested in building the Limes in 1:72 scale will be greatly inspired by a visit to this beautifully reconstructed site.
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