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Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM90331
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardunie is a Roman signal station located approximately 730 metres south-east of Ardunie in Perthshire, Scotland. The site dates to the Roman period and formed part of the communications network associated with Roman military operations in Scotland, likely connected to the broader system of frontier control and surveillance. The station's physical remains reflect the characteristic compact layout typical of Roman signalling posts, designed to relay information across difficult terrain. The site's strategic position within Perthshire indicates its role in Roman military intelligence and command networks during the period of Roman presence in northern Britain.

Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90331. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of?

Ardunie is a Roman signal station located approximately 730 metres south-east of Ardunie in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90331.

What period does Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of date from?

Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman signal station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of?

Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE 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 SM90331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardunie,Roman signal station 730m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorn, fort 70m NE of (6.8 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (7.3 km), Ogle Hill,fort (7.6 km).

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