Romans in Scotland

Collected sources in one place

Life

Roman Toilets and Latrines

Forts and camps built throughout Scotland all followed a similar pattern as to the placement of toilets and latrines. Going to the toilet was a social occasion in Roman times with seats around the walls of an open-plan room and mosses.

Mumrills Fort on Antonine Wall

A latrine in Bearsden has given up lots of information about what soldiers ate.

South Shields Latrine

References

How the Ancient Romans Went to the Bathroom (Smithsonian)

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