Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBothwellhaugh,Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman fort

Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort

Scotland
HES SM1140
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bothwellhaugh is a Roman auxiliary fort located on the Clyde valley floor near Strathclyde in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The fort was established during the Roman occupation of Scotland, likely in the late first century AD, as part of the military infrastructure supporting Rome's northward expansion under governors such as Agricola and his successors. The site occupies a strategic position controlling movement along the river valley and represents the frontier of Roman control in this region. Archaeological investigation has revealed the characteristic layout of a Roman fort with defensive ditches, though substantial remains are no longer visible above ground.

Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort?

Bothwellhaugh is a Roman auxiliary fort located on the Clyde valley floor near Strathclyde in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1140.

What period does Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort date from?

Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort?

Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort 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 SM1140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bothwellhaugh,Roman bath house (0.1 km), Orbiston House, tower house (0.3 km), Hamilton Low Parks, motte (1.2 km).

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