Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet
Iron Age · Roman fort,annexes and fortlet

Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet

Scotland
HES SM1492
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort,annexes and fortlet
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lyne is a Roman fort with associated annexes and fortlet located in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. The fort dates to the Roman occupation of Scotland, likely constructed during the Flavian period in the late first century AD as part of the military infrastructure advancing northward. The site comprises the main fort together with external annexes and a separate fortlet, features typical of Roman military establishments in this region. Archaeological evidence and historical records indicate its strategic importance in the Roman campaign to control central Scotland, though the fort was eventually abandoned as Roman forces withdrew from the northern frontier.

Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1492. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet?

Lyne is a Roman fort with associated annexes and fortlet located in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1492.

What period does Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet date from?

Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort,annexes and fortlet. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet?

Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet 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 SM1492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 550m ENE of (7.3 km), Wood Hill,fort & enclosure (7.4 km), Wood Hill,settlement 230m E of (7.5 km).

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