Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy
Roman · Roman temporary camp and enclosure, abernethy

Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy

Scotland
HES SM9449
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman temporary camp and enclosure, abernethy
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carey is a Roman temporary camp and enclosure located near Abernethy in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Roman military occupation during the campaigns in northern Britain, likely dating to the late first or early second century AD when Roman forces under governors such as Agricola or later commanders conducted operations in Scotland. The camp's physical remains consist of ditched defences typical of temporary marching camps constructed during military expeditions, which served as secure overnight positions for Roman legionary forces. Such camps are archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman strategic presence and logistical organisation in the Perthshire region during the period of Roman military expansion northward.

Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy?

Carey is a Roman temporary camp and enclosure located near Abernethy in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9449.

What period does Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy date from?

Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman temporary camp and enclosure, abernethy. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy?

Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy 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 SM9449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Law,fort,Abernethy (1.5 km), Edmund's Grave, burial cairn (2.8 km), Balvaird Castle (4.6 km).

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