Archive tower (Brugg)
The archive tower is a defense tower in Brugg in the canton of Aargau . It formed part of the earlier city wall and is a cultural asset of regional importance .
Building history / description
The three-quarter round tower was built between 1558 and 1564 as part of the western city wall. It is provided with loopholes (mouth loop). Projecting over a high coffin cornice is a wreath of key notches, behind which is the battlement . The Reformed City Church is located directly behind the archive tower .
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- KGS short inventory, ZSO Brugg Region, KGS inventory number 15282