Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Clyde,Roman camp
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Little Clyde,Roman camp

Scotland
HES SM2745
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camp
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Clyde is a Roman camp located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated near the River Clyde. The site dates to the Roman occupation period in Britain, likely forming part of the military infrastructure established during campaigns in Scotland. The camp follows the characteristic rectangular playing-card layout typical of Roman military fortifications, reflecting standard imperial engineering practices. Its position in the Clyde valley indicates Roman strategic interest in controlling movement through this important river corridor in southern Scotland.

Little Clyde,Roman camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2745. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Clyde,Roman camp?

Little Clyde is a Roman camp located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated near the River Clyde. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2745.

What period does Little Clyde,Roman camp date from?

Little Clyde,Roman camp dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Clyde,Roman camp?

Little Clyde,Roman 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 SM2745.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Clyde,Roman camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nap Hill, Roman signal station 900m SE of Little Clyde (0.8 km), Bodsberry Hill to Little Clyde,Roman road (2 km), Crookedstane,platform settlement 200m E of (2.6 km).

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