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The Roman watch tower and unenclosed settlement 310 metres north-west of Strathview Cottage is a first or second-century Roman military installation located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a small fortified tower, likely serving as a lookout post or signal station within the broader Roman frontier network in Scotland, alongside associated settlement evidence suggesting occupation by military personnel or civilians connected to Roman administration. The unenclosed settlement pattern indicates a less formally organised settlement arrangement than nucleated villages, consistent with auxiliary or supply-related settlements documented elsewhere in Roman Scotland. The precise dating and full extent of the site remain subjects of archaeological study, though its location and character suggest a role in the Roman presence during the period of occupation in the region.
Roman watch tower and unenclosed settlement, 310m NW of Strathview Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7182. View the official record →
The Roman watch tower and unenclosed settlement 310 metres north-west of Strathview Cottage is a first or second-century Roman military installation located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7182.
Roman watch tower and unenclosed settlement, 310m NW of Strathview Cottage 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 SM7182.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Bonhard, unenclosed settlement 300m NNW of (8 km), Bonhard Park, unenclosed settlement SE of (8.2 km), New Scone,stone circle,Grey Stanes (8.2 km).
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