Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery
New kilpatrick cemetery

Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery

Scotland
HES SM7341
Site type
New kilpatrick cemetery
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

New Kilpatrick Cemetery is a burial ground located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, within the vicinity of the Antonine Wall. The cemetery contains interments spanning multiple periods, reflecting the long-term use of this location as a place of burial. The site lies in proximity to significant Roman frontier infrastructure, which has shaped understanding of settlement and community patterns in the region during and after the Roman occupation of Scotland. The cemetery's archaeological importance lies partly in its relationship to the broader landscape history of the Antonine Wall, Scotland's most northerly Roman fortification constructed during the second century AD.

Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery?

New Kilpatrick Cemetery is a burial ground located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, within the vicinity of the Antonine Wall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7341.

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

Antonine Wall, 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 SM7341.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road (3 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course (3.6 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Duntreath Avenue - Blairdardie Road (3.8 km).

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