Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStrageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of
Iron Age · Roman fort, annexe and field system

Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of

Scotland
HES SM1614
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort, annexe and field system
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Strageath Mains is a Roman fort, annexe and field system situated southeast of Strageath in Perthshire, Scotland. The fort dates to the Roman occupation of Scotland, likely established during the Flavian period in the late first century AD as part of the Roman military infrastructure in the region. The site comprises the fort itself, an associated annexe, and traces of contemporary field systems, representing the agricultural and military organisation of the Roman presence in central Scotland. The monument lies within the broader context of Roman forts established along strategic routes through Perthshire during the campaigns to extend Roman control northwards into Caledonia.

Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1614. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of?

Strageath Mains is a Roman fort, annexe and field system situated southeast of Strageath in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1614.

What period does Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of date from?

Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort, annexe and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of?

Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE 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 SM1614.

What other scheduled monuments are near Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easthill, standing stones 250m SSE of, Auchterarder (6.3 km), Orchill Fort,fort 450m NNE of Orchill (6.4 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of (7.1 km).

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