Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of
Roman · Roman signal station and temporary camp

Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM1604
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station and temporary camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gask House is a Roman signal station and temporary camp located approximately 500 metres west-north-west of Gask House in Perthshire, Scotland. The site dates to the later first century AD and formed part of the Roman frontier system in Scotland, likely constructed during or shortly after the Agricolan campaigns of the 80s AD. The station would have served a defensive and communicative function along the Roman lines of control in this strategically important region of northern Britain. Archaeological survey and excavation have identified characteristic features of Roman temporary camps and signal stations at this location, though much of the site remains unexcavated and its precise extent and internal arrangement require further investigation.

Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1604. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of?

Gask House is a Roman signal station and temporary camp located approximately 500 metres west-north-west of Gask House in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1604.

What period does Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of date from?

Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman signal station and temporary camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of?

Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW 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 SM1604.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gask House, Roman signal station and temporary camp 500m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (5.6 km), Easter Coul Cottage, enclosure 250m E of (6.4 km), Castle Craig, fort SSW of Pairney (6.5 km).

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