Trimontium near Melrose was the most important Roman fort north of Hadrian's Wall. Archaeological evidence of burning and deliberate destruction in the late Antonine period suggests a violent attack by Caledonian tribes during one of the periods of withdrawal. Deposits of military equipment suggest hasty departure or destruction before abandonment.
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