Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher
Iron Age · Beeches avenue, duntocher

Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher

Scotland
HES SM7160
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Beeches avenue, duntocher
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher is a section of the Antonine Wall, the Roman defensive frontier constructed across central Scotland in the second century AD. Built under the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius between approximately 142 and 144 AD, it represents the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire at its greatest extent. The wall stretched for approximately 37 miles from the Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Forth and served as a defensive barrier and customs control line. At this location near Duntocher in Dunbartonshire, archaeological remains of the wall's characteristic stone construction and associated structures survive, contributing to understanding of Roman military engineering and occupation in Scotland. The monument has been designated for archaeological protection due to its national significance as part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7160. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher?

Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher is a section of the Antonine Wall, the Roman defensive frontier constructed across central Scotland in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7160.

What period does Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher date from?

Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a beeches avenue, duntocher. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher?

Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher 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 SM7160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall, Beeches Avenue, Duntocher?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Old Kilpatrick - Linnvale (1.5 km), Antonine Wall and fortlet, 950m W to 335m ENE of Cleddens (2.5 km), Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges. (2.6 km).

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