Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRaith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of
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Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM2831
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Raith is a Roman signal station located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 320 metres north-north-west of Raith itself. The station dates to the Roman occupation period and formed part of the communications network maintained by Roman forces in Scotland. The site represents the physical infrastructure of Roman military presence in the region, functioning to relay messages and maintain surveillance across the landscape. Its designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Roman administrative and military control during the period of occupation in northern Britain.

Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2831. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of?

Raith is a Roman signal station located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 320 metres north-north-west of Raith itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2831.

What period does Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of date from?

Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW 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 Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of?

Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW 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 SM2831.

What other scheduled monuments are near Raith,Roman signal station 320m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorn, fort 70m NE of (7.1 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (7.5 km), Ogle Hill,fort (7.9 km).

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