Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarzield,Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman fort

Carzield,Roman fort

Scotland
HES SM673
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carzield is a Roman fort situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, that formed part of the military infrastructure established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The fort dates to the first and second centuries AD and would have served as a strategic garrison point within the Roman provincial system. Its physical remains are characteristic of Roman auxiliary fort construction, with evidence of defensive ditching and ramparts typical of the period. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of Roman military presence in south-western Scotland during the early Imperial period.

Carzield,Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carzield,Roman fort?

Carzield is a Roman fort situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, that formed part of the military infrastructure established during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM673.

What period does Carzield,Roman fort date from?

Carzield,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 Carzield,Roman fort?

Carzield,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 SM673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carzield,Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Gallaberry,Roman camp & native promontory settlement (1.1 km), Holywood,cursus,linear earthwork,pit alignment & enclosures 975m SE of (2.4 km), Holywood, cursus 1250m SSE of (2.9 km).

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