Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge
Roman · Roman military complex 900m nne of ardoch bridge

Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge

Scotland
HES SM1601
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman military complex 900m nne of ardoch bridge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardoch is a Roman military complex located 900 metres north-north-east of Ardoch Bridge in Perthshire, Scotland, consisting of the remains of a fort and associated temporary camps. The site dates to the late second century AD, with occupation occurring during the campaigns of Septimius Severus in Scotland around 208-210 AD. The fort itself preserves substantial earthwork remains including defensive ditches and ramparts, though much of the superstructure has been lost, and it represents an important example of Roman military infrastructure on the northern frontier of the empire. The surrounding temporary camps, which are particularly well-preserved and visible as cropmarks and earthworks, illustrate the scale of Roman military operations in Scotland during the Antonine and Severan periods.

Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1601. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge?

Ardoch is a Roman military complex located 900 metres north-north-east of Ardoch Bridge in Perthshire, Scotland, consisting of the remains of a fort and associated temporary camps. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1601.

What period does Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge date from?

Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman military complex 900m nne of ardoch bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge?

Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge 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 SM1601.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardoch, Roman military complex 900m NNE of Ardoch Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, Grinnan Hill (1.3 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 520m W of (1.5 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of (2.4 km).

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