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Roman · Roman signal station

Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of

Scotland
HES SM1610
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Moss-side Cottage Roman signal station is a Roman fortlet or signal station located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the period of Roman military occupation in northern Britain, likely associated with the campaigns of the late first or early second century AD. The site lies approximately 260 metres south-west of Moss-side Cottage and represents part of the network of communications infrastructure that supported Roman military operations in Caledonia. Signal stations of this type functioned to relay messages and maintain surveillance across the landscape, forming a crucial element of Roman frontier logistics and territorial control. The physical remains are consistent with the archaeological evidence for Roman military installations of modest scale in the Scottish Highlands.

Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1610. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of?

Moss-side Cottage Roman signal station is a Roman fortlet or signal station located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the period of Roman military occupation in northern Britain, likely associated with the campaigns of the late first or early second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1610.

What period does Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of date from?

Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman signal station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of?

Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW 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 SM1610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moss-side Cottage,Roman signal station 260m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge and palisaded enclosure, 220m WSW and 210m SW of Millhaugh Farmhouse (6 km), Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (6 km), Rossie Law,fort (7.6 km).

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