Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrawford,Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman fort

Crawford,Roman fort

Scotland
HES SM2632
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Crawford is a Roman fort situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, dating to the Roman occupation period of Britain. The fort occupies a strategic location in the upper Clyde valley and formed part of the Roman military infrastructure in Scotland, likely constructed during the period of Roman campaigning in the region. The site demonstrates the characteristic layout of a Roman auxiliary fort, with evidence of defensive structures and internal buildings reflecting Roman military organisation. Crawford represents an important example of Roman military presence in the Scottish lowlands during the first and second centuries AD.

Crawford,Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2632. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crawford,Roman fort?

Crawford is a Roman fort situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, dating to the Roman occupation period of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2632.

What period does Crawford,Roman fort date from?

Crawford,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 Crawford,Roman fort?

Crawford,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 SM2632.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crawford,Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glengeith, settlement, bastle house and field system (4.6 km), Bodsberry Hill to Little Clyde,Roman road (5.5 km), Air Cleuch,cairns 1300m S of Glengeith (5.9 km).

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