 The Roman limes passes through Böbingen, and the historical name of the locality ""Bürgle"" (= small castle) indicates that the presence of a Roman fort in Unterböbingen had never been forgotten.In 1885/86 first archeological excavations were conducted by the retired Chief of Staff of the Württemberg Army, Major-General Eduard von Kallee.Based on military strategic considerations he identified Unterböbingen as a Roman castrum.