Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRoman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge
360m se of east lodge

Roman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge

Scotland
HES SM13803
Site type
360m se of east lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Camp, 360m SE of East Lodge is a Roman military installation situated in Dumfriesshire in southern Scotland. The site represents evidence of Roman occupation and campaigning in the region during the imperial period, when Roman forces moved through and occupied parts of Scotland beyond Hadrian's Wall. The camp's layout and construction reflect standard Roman military engineering practices of the period, with characteristic defensive features including ditches and ramparts typical of temporary or semi-permanent military establishments. Such installations are important archaeological indicators of the extent and nature of Roman military operations in northern Britain during the first and second centuries AD.

Roman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13803. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge?

Roman Camp, 360m SE of East Lodge is a Roman military installation situated in Dumfriesshire in southern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13803.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge?

Roman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge 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 SM13803.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman camp, 360m SE of East Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Bryde's Kirk, church 95m W of Brydekirk Mains (4.9 km), Broats, enclosure 250m N of (6.6 km), Blacketlees Cottages, enclosure 75m SSW of (6.8 km).

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