Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk
Sandy loan to a905, falkirk

Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk

Scotland
HES SM8832
Site type
Sandy loan to a905, falkirk
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mumrills fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located on the Antonine Wall near Falkirk in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Built in the second century AD as part of the Antonine Wall system, it served as a key installation along this northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire established under the Emperor Antoninus Pius around AD 142. The fort was garrisoned by auxiliary troops and functioned as a supply and administrative centre, controlling access along the wall and maintaining Roman military presence in Caledonia. Excavations have revealed substantial remains of the fort's defensive structures and internal buildings, making Mumrills an important archaeological site for understanding Roman occupation and frontier strategy in Scotland during the second century AD.

Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8832. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk?

Mumrills fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located on the Antonine Wall near Falkirk in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8832.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk?

Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk 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 SM8832.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall and Mumrills fort, Sandy Loan to A905, Falkirk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackbraes,coke ovens,Muiravonside (4.1 km), Almond Castle (4.2 km), Newparks,lime kilns 120m NNE of (5.6 km).

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