Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment
Roman · Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment

Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment

Scotland
HES SM5819
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Pathhead Roman camps, enclosures and pit alignment is a complex of Roman military and associated features located in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises multiple structural elements including Roman camps, auxiliary enclosures, and a linear pit alignment, dating to the Roman occupation period of Scotland, likely spanning the late first to second century AD. The pit alignment represents a distinctive Roman military boundary or defensive feature, whilst the camps themselves reflect strategic Roman military deployment in the region. The site's archaeological significance lies in its evidence of sustained Roman military presence and fortification strategy in the Scottish Lowlands during the imperial period.

Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5819. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment?

Pathhead Roman camps, enclosures and pit alignment is a complex of Roman military and associated features located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5819.

What period does Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment date from?

Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment?

Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment 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 SM5819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longfaugh Fort,Crichton (1.2 km), Longfaugh,enclosures 200m E of (1.6 km), Saughland,enclosure 150m W of (2.2 km).

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