Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel
350m sse of inchyra grange hotel

Antonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel

Scotland
HES SM5426
Site type
350m sse of inchyra grange hotel
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Antonine Wall is a Roman frontier fortification that forms part of the second-century defensive system built across central Scotland. Constructed during the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, approximately between 142 and 144 AD, it represents Rome's most northerly frontier in Britain and succeeded the earlier Hadrian's Wall as the primary military boundary. At this location near Inchyra in Stirlingshire, the wall survives as an earthwork comprising a ditch on the north side with an accompanying rampart, characteristic of the monument's construction throughout its length. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman military engineering and occupation strategy in northern Britain during the mid-second century.

Antonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5426. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel?

The Antonine Wall is a Roman frontier fortification that forms part of the second-century defensive system built across central Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5426.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel?

Antonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall,350m SSE of Inchyra Grange Hotel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield (7.3 km), Torphichen Preceptory, refuge stone at Torphichen Kirk (7.5 km), Torphichen Preceptory (7.5 km).

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