Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of
Roman · Ring ditch,pits and roman camp

Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of

Scotland
HES SM5695
Period
Roman
Site type
Ring ditch,pits and roman camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Burnside of Baltersan is a Roman camp located approximately 700 metres south of Baltersan in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises a ring ditch, associated pits, and the remains of a Roman military installation, reflecting the Roman army's presence in southern Scotland during the imperial period. The ring ditch and pits represent features typical of Roman temporary or semi-permanent camps, likely dating to the campaigns of the first or second century AD when Roman forces conducted operations in the region. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the extent and nature of Roman military activity in the Borderlands during the occupation phases of Roman Britain.

Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of?

Burnside of Baltersan is a Roman camp located approximately 700 metres south of Baltersan in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5695.

What period does Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of date from?

Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a ring ditch,pits and roman camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of?

Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S 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 SM5695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hall Hill,fort (1 km), Twelve Apostles,stone circle (3.3 km), Holywood, cursus 1250m SSE of (3.5 km).

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