Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of
Roman · Roman road

Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of

Scotland
HES SM11365
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman road
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A Roman road located 450 metres northwest of Caerlaverock in Perthshire is a section of the road network constructed during the Roman military campaigns in Scotland, likely dating to the late first or second century AD. The road survives as an earthwork feature within the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman engineering and communication infrastructure in this region. Such roads were essential to the Roman military presence in Scotland, facilitating troop movement and supply lines during periods of occupation and campaigning. This particular segment contributes to our understanding of the broader Roman road system that connected forts and military installations across the Scottish interior during the Imperial period.

Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11365. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of?

A Roman road located 450 metres northwest of Caerlaverock in Perthshire is a section of the road network constructed during the Roman military campaigns in Scotland, likely dating to the late first or second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11365.

What period does Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of date from?

Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of?

Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW 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 SM11365.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shielhill,Roman signal station 520m W of (6.5 km), Fort, 210m SW of Brookfield House (7.1 km), Cecilmount, fort 350m SW of (7.1 km).

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