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Bearsden is a Roman fort situated on the Antonine Wall in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, constructed during the second century AD as part of the Emperor Antoninus Pius's frontier system in Britain. The fort was occupied for approximately two decades in the mid-second century and has yielded substantial archaeological evidence including structural remains, pottery, and domestic artefacts that illuminate Roman military life on the northern frontier. The site preserves visible sections of the fort's defences and internal structures, along with associated features of the Antonine Wall itself, making it a significant source of archaeological information about Roman Scotland. Excavations at Bearsden have contributed substantially to understanding the logistics, diet, and daily routines of the Roman garrison stationed in this remote northern outpost.
Antonine Wall,Bearsden,Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3662. View the official record →
Bearsden is a Roman fort situated on the Antonine Wall in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, constructed during the second century AD as part of the Emperor Antoninus Pius's frontier system in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3662.
Antonine Wall,Bearsden,Roman fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a bearsden,roman fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Antonine Wall,Bearsden,Roman fort 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 SM3662.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road (2.6 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Duntreath Avenue - Blairdardie Road (2.8 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course (4 km).
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