Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochlands Roman camps

Lochlands Roman camps

Scotland
HES SM4259
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lochlands Roman camps is a complex of Roman military encampments located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises multiple camps dating to the Roman campaigns in Scotland, primarily associated with the period of the late first and second centuries AD when Roman forces under governors such as Agricola and later Antoninus Pius advanced into Caledonia. The camps are identifiable through their characteristic defensive earthworks, including ditches and ramparts, though their surface visibility varies across the site. The Lochlands camps represent important archaeological evidence for Roman military strategy and logistics during the occupation and control of central Scotland.

Lochlands Roman camps is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochlands Roman camps?

Lochlands Roman camps is a complex of Roman military encampments located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4259.

Who is responsible for protecting Lochlands Roman camps?

Lochlands Roman camps 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 SM4259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochlands Roman camps?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Station House, Roman temporary camp 200m SE of (2.2 km), Antonine Wall, 160m ENE to 155m NW of St Joseph's Church (3.3 km), Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (3.6 km).

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