Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of
Roman · Roman temporary camp

Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of

Scotland
HES SM7457
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman temporary camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bar Hill is a Roman temporary camp situated in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, dating to the Antonine period of the second century AD. The camp occupies a commanding position on high ground and represents one of the string of installations associated with the Roman occupation and military campaigns in northern Britain during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The site displays the characteristic features of Roman temporary camps, including defensive ditches and ramparts, though these earthworks are now reduced by ploughing and modern land use. Bar Hill's strategic location reflects Roman military planning in the Forth-Clyde isthmus region, an area of considerable importance during the period of Roman advance into Scotland.

Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of?

Bar Hill is a Roman temporary camp situated in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, dating to the Antonine period of the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7457.

What period does Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of date from?

Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman temporary camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of?

Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW 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 SM7457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bar Hill, Roman temporary camp SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Bar Hill, rampart, ditch, fort and Military Way (0.4 km), Antonine Wall, Twechar Main Street to Bar Hill (0.5 km), Twechar, Roman temporary camp NW of St John of the Cross RC Church (0.9 km).

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