Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRoman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages
110m southeast of 3 broadlee cottages

Roman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages

Scotland
HES SM2613
Site type
110m southeast of 3 broadlee cottages
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman fortlet 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages is a small auxiliary fort of the Roman period located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents one of a network of such installations established during Rome's military campaigns in northern Britain, likely dating to the second century AD. The fortlet would have served as a garrison point to control movement and maintain Roman authority in this frontier region. Though now largely invisible at ground level, the site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Rome's reach into southwestern Scotland during the occupation period.

Roman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages?

Roman fortlet 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages is a small auxiliary fort of the Roman period located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2613.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages?

Roman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages 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 SM2613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fortlet, 110m southeast of 3 Broadlee Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhead,enclosure 200m NE of (6.8 km), Blacketlees Cottages, enclosure 75m SSW of (6.8 km), Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of (7.7 km).

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