Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery
Ferguston muir to new kilpatrick cemetery

Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery

Scotland
HES SM7340
Site type
Ferguston muir to new kilpatrick cemetery
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery, is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a section of the turf-built Roman fortification constructed across central Scotland in the second century AD. This stretch of the wall, situated in Dunbartonshire, forms part of the Antonine Wall, which was erected under the instruction of Emperor Antoninus Pius around 142 AD and represents the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire at its construction. The monument preserves visible traces of the characteristic linear earthwork that once stretched approximately 37 miles between the Forth and Clyde estuaries, built with a ditch to the north and a turf superstructure upon a stone foundation. The section remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman military infrastructure and the empire's attempt to control the territory of Roman Britain during the second century.

Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery?

Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery, is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of a section of the turf-built Roman fortification constructed across central Scotland in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7340.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery?

Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery 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 SM7340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall, Ferguston Muir to New Kilpatrick Cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road (2.8 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course (3.5 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Duntreath Avenue - Blairdardie Road (3.6 km).

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