Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures
Post-Medieval · Temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures

Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures

Scotland
HES SM2389
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bochastle Roman fort is a temporary marching camp of the Roman period located near Braco in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a Roman auxiliary fort and an associated temporary camp, both dating to the campaigns of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, and represents evidence of Roman military infrastructure during their operations in Scotland. The fort's ditches and ramparts, though now largely cropmark evidence, indicate its function as a supply and garrison installation during the Roman advance northward. The site also contains earlier prehistoric enclosures, suggesting occupation and use of this strategically important location across multiple periods of settlement and military activity.

Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2389. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures?

Bochastle Roman fort is a temporary marching camp of the Roman period located near Braco in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2389.

What period does Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures date from?

Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures?

Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures 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 SM2389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bochastle Roman fort, temporary camp and prehistoric enclosures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of (7.5 km), Portend, palisaded enclosure 400m E of (7.6 km), Mondowie, ring cairn 350m NNW of (7.6 km).

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