Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of
Roman · Roman temporary camp

Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of

Scotland
HES SM11200
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman temporary camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carstairs Mains is a Roman temporary camp located approximately 750 metres south-east of Carstairs in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The camp dates to the Roman campaigns in Britain, likely associated with the military operations of the first or second century AD when Roman forces advanced into Scotland. The site preserves characteristic features typical of Roman temporary camps, including defensive earthworks and an organised internal layout designed for military encampments during the campaign season. Its position in Lanarkshire reflects the strategic importance of the Clyde valley corridor in Roman military penetration northwards into Caledonia.

Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of?

Carstairs Mains is a Roman temporary camp located approximately 750 metres south-east of Carstairs in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11200.

What period does Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of date from?

Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman temporary camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of?

Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE 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 SM11200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackhouse Burn,enclosures (3.7 km), Meadowflatt,enclosure 900m NW of (4 km), Hillhead,earthwork 930m N of homestead moat (4.3 km).

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