Description

The monument comprises the well-preserved remains of a Roman fortlet, set beside what may be a Roman road.

The fortlet has been partly excavated, in 1938, and proved to have two episodes of occupation, both during the Antonine period. The fortlet was formed by cutting into a natural spur and measures 18m by 24m internally. It has a steep-faced inner rampart within a ditch, outside which is a slight outer bank. The entrance, on the NE, is some 3m wide and has a broad causeway over the ditch. 22m NE of the entrance is a slight depression which marks the titulus, or outer gateway defence.

The area to be scheduled is oval, some 90m NE-SW by 65m, to include the fortlet, its ditch and outer bank, and the titulus to the NE, as marked in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance as a well-preserved Roman fortlet in a typical location beside a Roman road. It has proven archaeological potential to provide information about the date of use of such fortlets and their detailed construction and re-development over the duration of the Roman presence.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland