Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of
Roman · Roman signal station and enclosure

Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5400
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station and enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mayfield is a Roman signal station and enclosure situated approximately 650 metres south-east of the settlement of Mayfield in Perthshire, Scotland. The site dates to the Roman occupation period and functioned as part of the wider system of military infrastructure that the Romans established in Scotland, likely serving communications and surveillance purposes across the landscape. The enclosure comprises earthwork remains visible as cropmarks and surface features, typical of Roman auxiliary installations from the first and second centuries AD. Such stations were strategically positioned to monitor territory and facilitate movement of troops and supplies along Roman-controlled routes in the region.

Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5400. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of?

Mayfield is a Roman signal station and enclosure situated approximately 650 metres south-east of the settlement of Mayfield in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5400.

What period does Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of date from?

Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman signal station and enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of?

Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE 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 SM5400.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mayfield, Roman signal station and enclosure 650m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunning, standing stone 300m SE of Leadketty Holdings (5.7 km), St Serf's Church, Dunning (5.9 km), Dun Knock, fort (6.2 km).

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