Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead
300m sw of new woodhead

Gilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead

Scotland
HES SM668
Site type
300m sw of new woodhead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gilnockie Roman Camp is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 300 metres south-west of New Woodhead. The camp dates to the Roman period of occupation in Britain, likely constructed during the first or second century AD as part of Rome's military infrastructure in Scotland. The site preserves the characteristic defensive earthworks typical of Roman auxiliary forts, including ditches and ramparts, though its precise dimensions and internal arrangement require archaeological investigation to establish fully. Its location within the broader network of Roman forts in southern Scotland reflects the strategic importance of the region during the period of Roman military campaigns north of Hadrian's Wall.

Gilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM668. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead?

Gilnockie Roman Camp is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 300 metres south-west of New Woodhead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM668.

Who is responsible for protecting Gilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead?

Gilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead 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 SM668.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gilnockie Roman Camp, 300m SW of New Woodhead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilnockie Castle, earthwork NE of Gilnockie Bridge (1.1 km), Broomholm, Roman fort (2.3 km), Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of (2.8 km).

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