Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead Cottage
515m n of crofthead cottage

Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead Cottage

Scotland
HES SM7551
Site type
515m n of crofthead cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m north of Crofthead Cottage in Lanarkshire, is a section of the turf-built Roman frontier fortification constructed in the second century AD. The Antonine Wall, erected under the Emperor Antoninus Pius between approximately 142 and 143 AD, represented Rome's northernmost frontier in Britain and extended across central Scotland from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde. The Military Way, a road running parallel to the wall, facilitated troop movement and supply along the frontier. This particular stretch preserves visible earthwork remains characteristic of the wall's construction, comprising a clay and turf superstructure built upon a stone foundation, along with associated military infrastructure typical of the Roman occupation period in northern Britain.

Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7551. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead Cottage?

Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m north of Crofthead Cottage in Lanarkshire, is a section of the turf-built Roman frontier fortification constructed in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7551.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead Cottage?

Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead 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 SM7551.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall and Military Way, 515m N of Crofthead Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 270m S of Buchley to 25m SW of Buchley Lodge (2.7 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Bishopbriggs Golf Course (3 km), Antonine Wall, 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages to 270m S of Buchley (3.3 km).

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