Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of
Roman · Ring-ditches and roman temporary camp

Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM7940
Period
Roman
Site type
Ring-ditches and roman temporary camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dornock is a Roman temporary camp and associated ring-ditches located approximately 450 metres west-southwest of Dornock in Perthshire, Scotland. The temporary camp, identifiable from its characteristic defensive ditches and ramparts, dates to the period of Roman military activity in Scotland, likely corresponding to one of the campaigns of the first or second century AD. The ring-ditches represent earlier settlement activity and attest to human occupation of the site in prehistory, probably the Bronze Age, predating the Roman presence by many centuries. Together, these archaeological features demonstrate the palimpsest of occupation that characterises many Scottish archaeological landscapes, where later military installations were established in areas already significant to preceding populations.

Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of?

Dornock is a Roman temporary camp and associated ring-ditches located approximately 450 metres west-southwest of Dornock in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7940.

What period does Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of date from?

Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a ring-ditches and roman temporary camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of?

Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW 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 SM7940.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dornock, ring-ditches and Roman temporary camp 450m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of (7.1 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 520m W of (7.9 km), Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge (9.2 km).

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