Alpen-Drüpt
Panoramic view of the old military fort
The excavations of 2015 at Alpen-Drüpt uncovered an auxiliary fort dating from the 1st to the 3rd century AD. The two marching camps have yet to be dated. Their position between Vetera castra near Xanten and Asciburgium/Moers-Asberg is evidence of the strategic importance of this area. Several sections of the camp have been built over, while the remainder lies beneath farmland. A local road (L137) runs through the middle of the site which can be accessed via a footpath across a field.
Access: partially public, via footpath
Note:
The archaeological remains that make up the Lower Germanic Limes (NGL) UNESCO World Heritage Site are all very well preserved. Most of these structures are buried underground and well protected. Some are visible above ground. So far, there is very little on-site information explaining the history and significance of these finds. We are currently working on a comprehensive package of information and presentation resources to promote public understanding of these sites.
