Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarpow,Roman fortress
Iron Age · Roman fortress

Carpow,Roman fortress

Scotland
HES SM2275
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fortress
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carpow is a Roman fortress located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the third century AD during the later Roman occupation of Britain. The fort was established as part of the Antonine Wall system's northern extension and served as a strategic military installation controlling the River Tay. Excavations have revealed substantial stone structures and defensive fortifications characteristic of Roman military architecture of this period. The site represents an important example of Roman imperial expansion into northern Scotland during the campaigns of the Severan dynasty in the early third century.

Carpow,Roman fortress is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carpow,Roman fortress?

Carpow is a Roman fortress located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the third century AD during the later Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2275.

What period does Carpow,Roman fortress date from?

Carpow,Roman fortress dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fortress. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carpow,Roman fortress?

Carpow,Roman fortress 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 SM2275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carpow,Roman fortress?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abernethy Round Tower and Pictish symbol stone (2.1 km), Castle Law,fort,Abernethy (3.4 km), Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy (4 km).

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