Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of
Roman · Roman signal station

Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of

Scotland
HES SM3897
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Shielhill is a Roman signal station located approximately 610 metres north of Shielhill in Perthshire, Scotland. The site dates to the Roman occupation period and forms part of the wider network of Roman military installations in northern Britain. Signal stations of this type served crucial communication and surveillance functions along Roman military routes, relaying information across distances through visual signals. The station's position within the Perthshire landscape reflects Roman strategic planning during their campaigns in Scotland, contributing to the archaeological record of Roman military presence in the region.

Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3897. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of?

Shielhill is a Roman signal station located approximately 610 metres north of Shielhill in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3897.

What period does Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of date from?

Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N 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 Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of?

Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N 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 SM3897.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shielhill,Roman signal station 520m W of (0.9 km), Orchill Fort,fort 450m NNE of Orchill (1.4 km), Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge (2.4 km).

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