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Ellisland,Roman camps

Scotland
HES SM4239
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camps
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ellisland is a Roman camp located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, dating to the later second century AD during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site comprises a rectangular fortified enclosure typical of temporary marching camps constructed during military campaigns, particularly those associated with the governorship of Septimius Severus or the subsequent reoccupation of northern Britain. The camp's earthworks, though now relatively modest in scale, remain visible in the landscape and have been subject to archaeological survey and study. The site's strategic position within Dumfriesshire reflects the Roman military presence in the region during the period of intensive Roman activity in Caledonia.

Ellisland,Roman camps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4239. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ellisland,Roman camps?

Ellisland is a Roman camp located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, dating to the later second century AD during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4239.

What period does Ellisland,Roman camps date from?

Ellisland,Roman camps dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camps. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ellisland,Roman camps?

Ellisland,Roman camps 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 SM4239.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ellisland,Roman camps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of (1.1 km), West Gallaberry,Roman camp & native promontory settlement (3.7 km), Burnside of Baltersan,ring ditch,pits and Roman camp 700m S of (4.4 km).

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