The pile dwelling was only inhabited during certain summer months.
The size of the pile dwelling indicates that it was a communal work.
Ca 2/3 of the pile dwelling was excavated by archaeologists in the years 1908-18, 1928-39 and 1976-80.
His most important discovery was the pile dwelling at Obermeilen in the winter of 1853.
Remains of pile dwellings have been found in the shallow areas of many lakes.
It is a 2 1/2-story, three bay, double pile dwelling with a gable roof.
In 1864, remains of neolithic pile dwellings were discovered in the lake.
His articles on the pile dwelling were published in the proceedings of the Antiquarian Society.
It was built as a side hall plan, single pile house and later transformed to a double pile dwelling with additions.
On lakes of southern Germany and Switzerland, numerous pile dwellings were constructed.