Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet
Iron Age · Roman fortlet

Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet

Scotland
HES SM2479
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fortlet
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gatehouse-of-Fleet Roman fortlet is a small Roman military installation located in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. The fortlet dates to the Roman occupation period and formed part of the defensive infrastructure established by Roman forces in this region. Positioned strategically within the landscape, the site represents the Roman military presence in Scotland during the first and second centuries AD, contributing to understanding of Roman frontier strategy and control of the south-western territories.

Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2479. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet?

Gatehouse-of-Fleet Roman fortlet is a small Roman military installation located in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2479.

What period does Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet date from?

Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fortlet. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet?

Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet 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 SM2479.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gatehouse-of-Fleet,Roman fortlet?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conchieton, The Doon, fort, Doon Hill (5.8 km), Standing Stones of Newton, burial chamber (6.6 km), Prehistoric enclosure, Camp Hill (6.7 km).

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