For Drumlanrig Castle , policies and associated buildings, see .00. Aerial survey has revealed the parch-marks of a Roman fort c.350m SE of Drumlanrig Castle (/00) on the right bank of the Nith. Over the ramparts it measures c.150m N-S by 100m (an area of 1.5ha = 3.7 acres) and is still traceable on the surface; a complex ditch-system, incorporating annexes on the S and E, was recorded. The street-pattern suggests that the barracks may not have been of standard length and that part of the garrison may have been outposted as at Crawford (). The position of the fort shows that the Roman road crossed the river in this sector. A 2nd-century bronze paters recorded from Auchenskeoch () probably originated from this fort. (Information from G S Maxwell.) S S Frere 1985; The Scotsman 22 July 1985 Presumed Flavian date on account of 'parrot's beak' ditch terminal at S entrance. G S Maxwell and D R Wilson 1987. Loading... 0 Activities Close all 124
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For Drumlanrig Castle , policies and associated buildings, see .00. It is recorded in the Pleiades gazetteer of ancient places as a fort site from the Roman period in Britain.
Drumlanrig is classified as a Roman fort — a military site in the Pleiades ancient world gazetteer. Roman Britain's archaeology encompasses thousands of sites ranging from legionary fortresses and marching camps to villas, temples and towns.
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