Roman Castle Ahegg

The origins of Burgus Ahegg date back to late antiquity, when the Roman imperial border along the Danube-Iller-Rhine Limes had to be secured. In this section, the “dry border” between Bregenz and Kempten, which was not protected by rivers, the Burgus played a role. It was built on a moraine ridge to ensure a wide view over the borderland, even though it was located off the main Limes road. A wooden predecessor likely preceded the stone structure. Emperor Valentinian I initiated a building program from 369 onwards, within which Burgus Ahegg was also constructed in stone. The complex, forming an almost square enclosure of 10.8 by 11.0 meters, was built with 1.2-meter-thick walls made of rolled stones.