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Ladyward Roman fort is a Roman auxiliary fortification located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 210 metres to the east-north-east of Ladyward itself. The fort dates to the Roman occupation period in Britain and formed part of the defensive and administrative infrastructure established by Rome in the northern frontier regions of its British province. The site preserves earthwork remains consistent with Roman fort construction, including the characteristic ditches and ramparts typical of such installations. Its precise chronology within the Roman period and specific military garrison details remain subjects of archaeological study, though it represents an important element of the Roman military landscape in south-western Scotland.
Ladyward, Roman fort 210m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13327. View the official record →
Ladyward Roman fort is a Roman auxiliary fortification located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 210 metres to the east-north-east of Ladyward itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13327.
Ladyward, Roman fort 210m ENE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Ladyward, Roman fort 210m ENE 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 SM13327.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Range Castle, fort (6.3 km), St Mungo's Church, church and graveyard (6.5 km), Moss Castle, fort (6.6 km).
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