Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle
Iron Age · Roman fort & annexe 300m nnw of easter drumquhassle

Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle

Scotland
HES SM7037
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort & annexe 300m nnw of easter drumquhassle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Drumquhassle is a Roman fort and annexe situated approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Easter Drumquhassle in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site dates to the Roman period, forming part of the military infrastructure established during Rome's campaigns in Scotland. The fort comprises the main fortification and an associated annexe, typical of auxiliary forts deployed along the Roman frontier zones. Archaeological investigation and topographical evidence have identified the site's defensive structures, contributing to understanding of Roman military occupation and strategic placement in the region during the first and second centuries AD.

Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle?

Drumquhassle is a Roman fort and annexe situated approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Easter Drumquhassle in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7037.

What period does Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle date from?

Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort & annexe 300m nnw of easter drumquhassle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle?

Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle 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 SM7037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drumquhassle, Roman fort & annexe 300m NNW of Easter Drumquhassle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Catter Law,motte (1.3 km), Knockinhaglish,church & cashel (2.6 km), Kilmaronock Castle (2.9 km).

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