Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDoune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School
Iron Age · Fort 60m s of doune primary school

Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School

Scotland
HES SM12757
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 60m s of doune primary school
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Doune Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Doune in Perthshire, Scotland. The fort was established during the Roman occupation of Scotland, likely in the later first or early second century AD, as part of Rome's military infrastructure in the region. The site occupies a defensive position and would have housed a garrison of auxiliary troops, serving to control communications and suppress local resistance during the periods of Roman advance northwards. Although the fort's structures are no longer visible above ground, its location and extent have been determined through archaeological investigation and geophysical survey, contributing to understanding of the Roman military network in central Scotland.

Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12757. View the official record →

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What is Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School?

Doune Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located near Doune in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12757.

What period does Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School date from?

Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 60m s of doune primary school. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School?

Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School 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 SM12757.

What other scheduled monuments are near Doune Roman Fort, fort 60m S of Doune Primary School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blairdrummond, motte 400m SSE of Old Farm (2.6 km), East Coldoch, enclosure and ring ditch 200m NNW of (3.6 km), Coldoch, broch (4.4 km).

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