Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road
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Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road

Scotland
HES SM3247
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman road
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cock Rig to Linton Muir is a Roman road in Peeblesshire, Scotland, which formed part of the communication network established during the Roman military campaigns in southern Scotland, likely dating to the second century AD. The route connected Roman installations across the Tweed valley region and represents evidence of Roman engineering and logistical infrastructure in the borderlands. The road survives as a linear earthwork visible in the landscape, preserving the physical traces of Roman imperial expansion into northern Britain during the period of intensive military activity under governors such as Agricola and his successors.

Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road?

Cock Rig to Linton Muir is a Roman road in Peeblesshire, Scotland, which formed part of the communication network established during the Roman military campaigns in southern Scotland, likely dating to the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3247.

What period does Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road date from?

Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road?

Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road 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 SM3247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cock Rig to Linton Muir,Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bordland Rings,fort,Bordlands Hill (8.3 km), Henderland Hill,fort (8.6 km), Whiteside Hill,fort & enclosure (8.7 km).

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