Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMurder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage
Iron Age · Roman fortlet 120m nnw of ivy cottage

Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage

Scotland
HES SM3833
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fortlet 120m nnw of ivy cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Murder Loch Roman fortlet is a small Roman military installation located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, approximately 120 metres north-north-west of Ivy Cottage. The site dates to the Roman period of occupation in northern Britain, likely constructed during the campaigns of the first or second century AD as part of the Roman military infrastructure extending into Scotland. The fortlet would have functioned as a minor auxiliary fort, serving purposes such as supply storage, troop accommodation, or control of local routes and movements. Physical remains of the installation survive as archaeological features recognisable within the landscape, though the site has not undergone extensive modern excavation.

Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage?

Murder Loch Roman fortlet is a small Roman military installation located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, approximately 120 metres north-north-west of Ivy Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3833.

What period does Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage date from?

Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fortlet 120m nnw of ivy cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage?

Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage 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 SM3833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Murder Loch,Roman fortlet 120m NNW of Ivy Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrs Hill,fort (2.5 km), Cars Wood,fort (4.2 km), Woody Castle, fort, Lochbank, Lochmaben (4.5 km).

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