Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCamp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm
Roman · Roman camp 335m sw of campwood farm

Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm

Scotland
HES SM1138
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camp 335m sw of campwood farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Camp Wood is a Roman camp situated 335 metres south-west of Campwood Farm in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site represents a temporary marching camp of the Roman military, consistent with the pattern of auxiliary installations established during the Roman campaigns in northern Britain, likely dating to the later second century AD. The camp's physical remains are visible as earthwork defences, characteristic of Roman temporary encampments designed for short-term military occupation. Such camps formed part of the logistical infrastructure supporting Roman military operations in Scotland, particularly during the period of Roman advance into the Scottish lowlands.

Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm?

Camp Wood is a Roman camp situated 335 metres south-west of Campwood Farm in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1138.

What period does Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm date from?

Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camp 335m sw of campwood farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm?

Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm 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 SM1138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp Wood, Roman camp 335m SW of Campwood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort (2.3 km), Castledykes,Roman fort,Corbiehall (2.4 km), St Kentigern's Church, Lanark (3.4 km).

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