Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhite Type-March Burn,Roman road
Roman · Roman road

White Type-March Burn,Roman road

Scotland
HES SM3329
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman road
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Type-March Burn is a Roman road in Lanarkshire, Scotland, forming part of the network of military routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The road dates to the Roman period, likely constructed during the campaigns of the first or second century AD to facilitate communication and troop movement across the Scottish Lowlands. The route follows a course between significant Roman installations in the region, reflecting the strategic importance of controlling access through this area. Archaeological evidence and landscape analysis have identified the surviving line of the road, which remains visible as an earthwork feature in the modern terrain.

White Type-March Burn,Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3329. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is White Type-March Burn,Roman road?

White Type-March Burn is a Roman road in Lanarkshire, Scotland, forming part of the network of military routes established during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3329.

What period does White Type-March Burn,Roman road date from?

White Type-March Burn,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.

Who is responsible for protecting White Type-March Burn,Roman road?

White Type-March Burn,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 SM3329.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Type-March Burn,Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auldton Mote,motte (8 km), Coats Hill, Roman Signal Station 215m W of Moffat Golf Club clubhouse (8.1 km), Garpol Water, Motte-and-Bailey 650m SW of Rosetta (8.5 km).

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