Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair
New kilpatrick cemetery to field boundary s of boclair

Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair

Scotland
HES SM7342
Site type
New kilpatrick cemetery to field boundary s of boclair
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Antonine Wall at New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary south of Boclair is a segment of the Roman frontier fortification constructed during the reign of Antoninus Pius in the second century AD. This earthwork represents part of the turf and stone wall system that extended across central Scotland from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde, positioned approximately 160 kilometres north of Hadrian's Wall. The monument survives as a linear earthwork comprising a ditch on the north side and a rampart to the south, characteristic of the wall's construction technique. This section near New Kilpatrick in Stirlingshire remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Roman military engineering and the northern extent of Roman Britain.

Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair?

The Antonine Wall at New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary south of Boclair is a segment of the Roman frontier fortification constructed during the reign of Antoninus Pius in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7342.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair?

Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair 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 SM7342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road (3.1 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course (3.5 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Duntreath Avenue - Blairdardie Road (4.1 km).

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