Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock
Roman · Roman camp n of east mains of keithock

Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock

Scotland
HES SM2303
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camp n of east mains of keithock
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Keithock is a Roman camp located north of East Mains of Keithock in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a temporary military installation dating to the Roman occupation period in Scotland, likely associated with campaigns conducted during the first and second centuries AD. The camp's defences comprise characteristic Roman ditched enclosures, although the site's current condition reflects the effects of subsequent agricultural use on the landscape. Its location in Angus places it within the broader strategic network of Roman military sites established during the conquest and consolidation of the northern frontier of Roman Britain.

Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock?

Keithock is a Roman camp located north of East Mains of Keithock in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2303.

What period does Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock date from?

Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camp n of east mains of keithock. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock?

Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock 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 SM2303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keithock, Roman camp N of East Mains of Keithock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brechin Cathedral Round Tower (4 km), Kincraig,enclosure and ring ditch 300m E of (5.6 km), Balbirnie Mill,enclosure 300m ENE of (6.1 km).

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