Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp
Iron Age · Roman fort & camp

Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp

Scotland
HES SM3416
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort & camp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lake of Menteith is a Roman fort and camp complex located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated on the shores of the Lake of Menteith in the Trossachs region. The site comprises archaeological remains dating to the Roman period, representing part of Rome's military infrastructure during its campaigns in Scotland, particularly during the later second century AD when the Romans advanced northward under the Antonine Wall expansion. The fort's strategic location reflects Roman interest in controlling routes through central Scotland, though substantial visible structures have not survived to the present day. Archaeological investigation has identified camp ramparts and associated features that contribute to understanding Roman military occupation and frontier management in North Britain.

Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3416. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp?

Lake of Menteith is a Roman fort and camp complex located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated on the shores of the Lake of Menteith in the Trossachs region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3416.

What period does Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp date from?

Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort & camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp?

Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp 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 SM3416.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich (0.5 km), Talla Castle (0.8 km), Inchmahome Priory (1 km).

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