Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of
Roman · Inveravon,roman camps 420m &

Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of

Scotland
HES SM3210
Period
Roman
Site type
Inveravon,roman camps 420m &
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Antonine Wall is a Roman defensive barrier constructed in Scotland during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, approximately between 142 and 158 CE. Built of turf and stone across the Forth-Clyde isthmus, it represents the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire at its greatest territorial extent. At Inveravon in Linlithgowshire, the wall survives in sections with associated Roman camps positioned 420 metres and 730 metres to the south-east, which functioned as garrison and supply installations integral to the frontier's control and administration. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its evidence of Roman military engineering, occupation patterns, and the imperial administration of northern Britain during the second century.

Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of?

The Antonine Wall is a Roman defensive barrier constructed in Scotland during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, approximately between 142 and 158 CE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3210.

What period does Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of date from?

Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a inveravon,roman camps 420m &. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of?

Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of 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 SM3210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall,Inveravon,Roman camps 420m & 730m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torphichen Preceptory (7.2 km), Torphichen Preceptory, refuge stone at Torphichen Kirk (7.2 km), Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains (7.3 km).

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