Roman Fortlet · Military

Kirkland

Roman Britain

Pleiades ID: 824024652

Site type

Fortlet

History & context

Trial excavation confirmed the dimensions and character of a site revealed during RCAHMS aerial survey in 1989 (S S Frere 1990). Defended by a single ditch, it measured c.62m NE-SW by at least 50m transversely; severe plough damage had occurred. A single period of occupation, probably in the Flavian period, ended in deliberate demolition. The fortlet may testify to an as yet undetected line of communication from Nithsdale to Stranraer. L J F Keppie 1993 A short distance to the E of the Roman Fortlet there is a broad ditch extending from N to S across the low ridge on the S bank of the Cairn Water. Its function is not known. Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 16 June 2008 Loading... 0 Activities Close all 74

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What is Kirkland?

Trial excavation confirmed the dimensions and character of a site revealed during RCAHMS aerial survey in 1989 (S S Frere 1990). It is recorded in the Pleiades gazetteer of ancient places as a fortlet site from the Roman period in Britain.

What type of Roman site is Kirkland?

Kirkland is classified as a Roman fortlet — 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.

What other Roman sites are near Kirkland?

Several Roman sites lie within a short distance, including Drumlanrig (10.2 km), Dalswinton (14 km), Gallaberry Camp (17.5 km). Aubrey Research maps over 2,200 Roman sites across Britain, drawn from the Pleiades ancient world gazetteer.

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Heritage

Nearby scheduled monuments

Lower Ingleston,motte and bailey 400m ENE of

Medieval · Motte and bailey0.5 km

Kirkland,church

Medieval · Church0.6 km

Maxwelton,motte

Medieval · Motte1.4 km

Tynron Doon,fort

Iron Age · Fort4.1 km

Capenoch Loch,long cairn

Neolithic · Long cairn4.2 km

Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of

Iron Age · Fort5.4 km

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