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Tor Wood is a Roman road in Stirlingshire, Scotland, forming part of the network of military communications established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The road is recognized as a significant archaeological monument dating to the Roman period, likely constructed during the campaigns of the first and second centuries AD when Roman forces advanced into Scotland. The site preserves evidence of the characteristic Roman road construction techniques, including the layered metalling typical of Roman military infrastructure. Tor Wood contributes to our understanding of Roman logistics and territorial control in central Scotland during the imperial period.
Tor Wood,Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2217. View the official record →
Tor Wood is a Roman road in Stirlingshire, Scotland, forming part of the network of military communications established during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2217.
Tor Wood,Roman road dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tor Wood,Roman road 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 SM2217.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 300m NW of Milnquarter (5.4 km), Antonine Wall, 80m WSW of Seabegs Place (5.7 km), Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (5.7 km).
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