Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRoman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield

Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield

Scotland
HES SM2902
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield is a Roman military installation situated in Perthshire, Scotland. The tower dates to the Roman occupation period and forms part of the defensive infrastructure associated with Roman military campaigns in northern Britain. Such towers typically served as observation and signalling posts, allowing Roman forces to monitor movement across the landscape and maintain communication between larger fortified positions. The site's location in Perthshire reflects the strategic importance of this region during Rome's efforts to extend control into Caledonia.

Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2902. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield?

Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield is a Roman military installation situated in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2902.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield?

Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield 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 SM2902.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman watch tower 1280m ESE of Mayfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunning, standing stone 300m SE of Leadketty Holdings (6.2 km), St Serf's Church, Dunning (6.4 km), Dun Knock, fort (6.6 km).

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