Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of
Iron Age · Roman fortlet and camp

Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of

Scotland
HES SM2835
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fortlet and camp
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wandel Roman fortlet and camp is a Roman military installation located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 460 metres south-west of Wandel. The site comprises a fortlet and associated camp dating to the Roman occupation period, representing part of the wider network of Roman military infrastructure established in Scotland during the conquest and consolidation phases. Its physical remains reflect the standard layout and construction methods employed by the Roman army during their campaigns in northern Britain. The site's archaeological importance lies in its contribution to understanding Roman military strategy and logistics in the Scottish landscape during the first and second centuries AD.

Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2835. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of?

Wandel Roman fortlet and camp is a Roman military installation located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 460 metres south-west of Wandel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2835.

What period does Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of date from?

Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fortlet and camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of?

Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW 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 SM2835.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wandel,Roman fortlet and camp 460m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midlock,platform settlement 1000m ESE of (6.2 km), Boghead,platform settlement 500m SW of (6.4 km), Lettershaws,platform settlement 1000m NE of (6.4 km).

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