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Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM90332
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kirkhill Roman signal station is a Roman military installation located approximately 400 metres north-north-east of Kirkhill in Perthshire, Scotland. The station dates to the Roman occupation of Scotland, likely constructed during the second century AD as part of the network of fortifications established to monitor and control movement through the region. The site represents the physical infrastructure of Rome's northern frontier strategy, serving as a vantage point for observation and communication across the Scottish landscape. Though now reduced to archaeological earthworks, the station's location and layout reflect the practical Roman approach to territorial surveillance and military logistics in this distant province.

Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of?

Kirkhill Roman signal station is a Roman military installation located approximately 400 metres north-north-east of Kirkhill in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90332.

What period does Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of date from?

Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman signal station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of?

Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE 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 SM90332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkhill,Roman signal station 400m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorn, fort 70m NE of (6.8 km), Rossie Law,fort (7.1 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (7.3 km).

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