Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCargill,Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman fort

Cargill,Roman fort

Scotland
HES SM4269
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cargill is a Roman fort located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain in the first and second centuries AD. The fort occupies a strategic position in the Tay valley and represents part of the Roman military infrastructure established during campaigns into northern Britain, particularly under the governorship of Agricola in the late first century AD. The site exhibits the characteristic playing-card plan typical of Roman auxiliary forts, with evidence of substantial defensive ditches and ramparts. Excavation and archaeological survey have revealed structural remains consistent with the occupation period, contributing to understanding of Roman military presence and strategy in Caledonia.

Cargill,Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cargill,Roman fort?

Cargill is a Roman fort located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain in the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4269.

What period does Cargill,Roman fort date from?

Cargill,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 Cargill,Roman fort?

Cargill,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 SM4269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cargill,Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Damside, stone row 900m SW of (6.7 km), Blackfaulds, stone circle 450m WSW of (6.7 km), Damside, fort 780m SW of (6.7 km).

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