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The Antonine Wall is a Roman frontier fortification constructed in the 2nd century AD, specifically built under the emperor Antoninus Pius around 142 AD. This section, located in Stirlingshire between Woodhouse Eaves and Underwood Cottage, represents part of the wall's substantial linear defence system that extended across central Scotland from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde. The structure comprises a stone-built wall, originally standing approximately 3 metres in height, constructed upon a substantial earthen rampart, which remains archaeologically visible as an upstanding earthwork in the landscape. The wall functioned as the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire during its period of occupation, establishing Rome's military control over the Lowlands of Scotland until its abandonment around 160 AD.
Antonine Wall, 80m SW of Woodhouse Eaves to Underwood Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7739. View the official record →
The Antonine Wall is a Roman frontier fortification constructed in the 2nd century AD, specifically built under the emperor Antoninus Pius around 142 AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7739.
Antonine Wall, 80m SW of Woodhouse Eaves to Underwood Cottage 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 SM7739.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall and fort, Castlecary (1.1 km), Antonine Wall, 185m NNE of Castlecary House Hotel (1.4 km), Antonine Wall, Wyndford Road to Castlecary (1.9 km).
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