Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman camps to w, n & e of roman fort

Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort

Scotland
HES SM3825
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman camps to w, n & e of roman fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Castledykes is a Roman fort located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, forming part of the defensive infrastructure of Roman-occupied Britain. The fort is situated within a landscape marked by additional Roman camps positioned to its west, north, and east, indicating its role within a broader strategic military network. Dating to the Roman period, the fort exhibits the characteristic features of Roman military architecture adapted to the Scottish frontier. The surrounding camps suggest periods of concentrated military activity, whether representing temporary marching camps, practice grounds, or responses to local resistance during Rome's presence in the region.

Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3825. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort?

Castledykes is a Roman fort located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, forming part of the defensive infrastructure of Roman-occupied Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3825.

What period does Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort date from?

Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman camps to w, n & e of roman fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort?

Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of 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 SM3825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castledykes, Roman camps to W, N & E of Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of (3.5 km), Blackhouse Burn,enclosures (4.7 km), Meadowflatt,enclosure 900m NW of (5.1 km).

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