Osterburken in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Werkzeugdepot
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Tool Cache
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2017
1. Werkzeugdepot / Tool Station Marker
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(English translation:)
On the bottom of a grave in front of the southeastern tower of the fort, a cache of iron was found laid out in a hiding place made of stone slabs. Scythes, a ploughshare, tools such as hammers, hatchets, saws and drills, and weapons such as swords and lances all suggest a complete set of equipment for a large-scale agricultural enterprise. The shape of the swords dates the cache to the Alemannic / Frankish period (5th century AD).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 49° 25.598′ N, 9° 25.514′ E. Marker is in Osterburken, Baden-Württemberg, in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis.
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Regionally, this marker is in the German Odenwald. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Kastell in Osterburken / Fort Osterburken (within shouting distance of this marker).
More about this marker. The marker is found in Limespark Osterburken. Although not on a path, strictly speaking, the marker is easy to find because it is at the southeast corner of the fort. (Basically, the uphill- and town- side of the park.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2017
2. Werkzeugdepot / Tool Cache Marker - wide view
Showing the southeast corner of the fort and the marker.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2017
3. Werkzeugdepot / Tool Cache Marker - wider view
Here the marker can barely be seen in the background, amongst the trees. This is looking northeast from the entrance trail off of Wemmershoefer Strasse.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
