Description

This monument comprises two sections of the Antonine Wall, running on the S side of Tamfourhill Road, one on either side of the house known as Watling Lodge. Both of these sections are in the care of the Secretary of State for Scotland.

This proposal forms part of a programme which is intended to update the scheduling of the Antonine Wall, and adjusts the scheduled area in this location.

The Antonine Wall at this location consists of the rampart, the ditch, the berm (area between rampart and ditch) and the upcast mound. The rampart has largely been flattened, but the ditch is very well-preserved.

The area to be scheduled includes the Antonine Wall rampart, berm, ditch and upcast mound, and an area to S where traces of activities associated with the construction and use of the monument may survive, as shown in red on the accompanying map extract.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance as a major Roman frontier system which has the potential to increase considerably our understanding of Roman frontier policy and military organisation. The Antonine Wall is also the most substantial and important Roman monument in Scotland. Both parts of this monument are in the Guardianship of the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NS87NE 52.
Historic Environment Scotland Properties
Antonine Wall - Watling Lodge
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Antonine Wall - Watling Lodge West
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/antonine-wall-watling-lodge-east-and-west
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Source: Historic Environment Scotland