Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford
Iron Age · Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m e of montford

Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford

Scotland
HES SM12792
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m e of montford
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glenlochar is a Roman fort complex situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, approximately 50 metres east of Montford. The site comprises a fort with an associated annexe, together with Roman roads, temporary camps, and prehistoric barrows, representing significant evidence of Roman military occupation in the region. The fort dates to the Roman period of occupation in Scotland and was strategically positioned within the wider network of Roman installations in the southwest. The survival of multiple structural elements at the site, including the fort defences, outworks, and associated archaeological features, provides important archaeological evidence for understanding Roman military strategy and logistics in this frontier landscape.

Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford?

Glenlochar is a Roman fort complex situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, approximately 50 metres east of Montford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12792.

What period does Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford date from?

Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m e of montford. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford?

Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford 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 SM12792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenlochar,Roman fort, annexe, road, camps & barrows 50m E of Montford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Earthworks,enclosure 500m SSW of Mains of Greenlaw (1 km), Crofts Mote,fort (1.5 km), Threave Castle (2.3 km).

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