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323 Years of Military Attacks
The Roman time in Scotland was a series of military attacks and brief occupation to reduce attacks in Roman England.
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Roman coin find in Orkney thrills archaeologists – BBC News
It is thought the copper alloy coin found during a dig in Orkney dates from the mid 4th Century AD.
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Digital Atlas Roman and Medieval Civilisations
The Digital Atlas of Roman and Medieval Civilizations is an excellent site that lets you search for towns, villas mines,
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Romans in Scotland Video (Historic Scotland)
This hour long presentation shows the different types of forts, walls and Roman camps throughout Scotland. It features Rebecca Jones,
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Vindolanda Video With Acted Roman Soldiers
This acted video outlines the history of the Romans in Britain including the battle of Mons Graupius and focuses on
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Roman Camps in Scotland
This Google Map shows the camps throughout Scotland as obtained from the Canmore database Roman Camps Map ( open in
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Scotland: The Roman Presence 2012 – 70 Page Report
The document below has the 70-page report with maps on the Roman presence in Scotland. It is published by the
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Roman Road, Nine Mile Burn (C) Richard Webb :: Geograph Britain and Ireland
Source: Roman Road, Nine Mile Burn (C) Richard Webb :: Geograph Britain and Ireland
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ROMAN FORTS AND FORTLETS IN SCOTLAND
The Roman Britain Organisation – Roman Forts and Fortlets in Scotland Source: ROMAN FORTS AND FORTLETS IN SCOTLAND
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Roman Camps in Scotland
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Roman Britain
https://www.romanobritain.org An excellent site detailing life in Roman Britain
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The Gask Ridge Project
Great site documenting the Gask Ridge which is north of the Antonine and Hadrian walls. BACKGROUND TO THE ROMAN GASK
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Hadrian’s Wall graffiti artists were very naughty boys | The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hadrian-s-wall-graffiti-artists-were-very-naughty-boys-6vggv282z?shareToken=adf579ec9e630dc3a2e29b3cc2a3b28a
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Roman Gask Project Website
This comprehensive website at http://www.theromangaskproject.org/ details a long-term programme to study the Roman Frontier works on and around the Gask
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New evidence uncovered for Roman conquest of Scotland – HeritageDaily – Archaeology News
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2019/05/new-evidence-uncovered-for-roman-conquest-of-scotland/123820
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Where did the army of Hadrian’s Wall come from? The origin of the Wall units
Learn about the different types of auxiliary unit which made up a garrison on Hadrian’s Wall. Source: Where did the
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FACT FILE: Where were the soldiers from? | The Vindolanda Trust
The soldiers serving at Vindolanda and Magna were from all over the empire. Find out more here. Source: FACT FILE:
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Ten top Roman Scotland sites – Scottish archaeology – History Scotland
https://www.historyscotland.com/articles/scottish-archaeology/ten-top-roman-scotland-sites
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Shaping Roman Scotland | MalagaBay
Roman forts reflect the geological changes that have shaped Scotland and Scottish history. Source: Shaping Roman Scotland | MalagaBay
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Cramond
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Castle Greig Roman fort – Forestry and Land Scotland
Forestry and Land Scotland is the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land. Source: Castle Greig
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8 Roman Auxilliary Units That Served on the Antonine Wall | History Hit
In the second century AD these units served Source: 8 Roman Auxilliary Units That Served on the Antonine Wall |
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Scottish stonemasons rewrite Roman history of Antonine Wall | Scotland | The Sunday Times
Scenes revising the history of the Roman occupation of Scotland are being carved for a celebration of the ancient Antonine
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Rare Roman altar stones uncovered in Musselburgh – BBC News
Two rare, carved altar stones found in East Lothian could shed new light about the Roman period in Scotland, it
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The Romans and The Antonine Wall of Scotland – John Richardson – Google Books
You can read a chapter on this book for free from Google Books below. The Romans and The Antonine Wall
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Romans in Scotland – Part 4, on Live At Five – YouTube
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Romans in Scotland – Part 5, on Live At Five – YouTube
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When the Romans tried to conquer Moray
https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/when-the-romans-tried-to-conquer-moray-178626/
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Visit Hadrian’s Wall | Official visitor information
Official visitor information Source: Visit Hadrian’s Wall | Official visitor information
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The Roman Gask Project | A long term research project to study the Romans north of the Antonine Wall
Click on the link below to access the website on the Gask Ridge. The map below shows the line of
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Cramond lioness
In 1997, ferryman Robert Graham unearthed a sandstone sculpture from the mud of the River Almond, Cramond, Edinburgh. It turned
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Antonine Wall | Frontiers of the Roman Empire
Source: Antonine Wall | Frontiers of the Roman Empire
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Traprain law dish
New research and digital technology has allowed us to recreate a huge Roman dish from the Traprain Law hoard. Source:
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Dere Street Roman Road | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers on the empire’s main road through the south of Scotland. Source: Dere Street
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Romans in Scotland – Part 1, on Live At Five – YouTube
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Romans in Scotland – Part 2, on Live At Five – YouTube
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Romans in Scotland – Part 3, on Live At Five – YouTube
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Books to Buy on the Romans in Scotland
These are the books I refer to when researching Romans in Scotland. Many of them are heavy reading as they
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Home – Trimontium Museum
The Face ofRoman Scotland Discover our story Source: Home – Trimontium Museum
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(6) The Trimontium Trust & Museum | Facebook
My favourite site on the Romans in Scotland full of interesting stuff Source: (6) The Trimontium Trust & Museum |
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Women on the Antonine Wall – YouTube
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Bearsden: A Roman Fort on the Antonine Wall | Digital Books
You can download the 399-page book for free from the link below. It’s not a light read but very comprehensive.
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BBC – Scotland’s History – The Antonine Wall
BBC Scotland’s History article about the Antonine Wall Source: BBC – Scotland’s History – The Antonine Wall
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Glasgow – The Hunterian – The Antonine Wall
One of the top museums in Scotland for Roman artefacts with many from the Antonine Wall. Source: University of Glasgow
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Antonine Wall Bridgeness Commemorative Stone
Commemorative inscription on a sandstone slab, recording the Roman army’s dedication of the building work on the easternmost part of
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RIB 2139. Distance slab of the Second Legion Augusta | Roman Inscriptions of Britain
For the Emperor Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, father of his country, the Second Legion Augusta built (this
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Home | Roman Inscriptions of Britain
Source: Home | Roman Inscriptions of Britain
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Roamin’ with the Romans | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
How would you like to virtually ‘handle’ the past? Use our digital models to help you immerse yourself in day-to-day
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File:Antonine.Wall.Roman.forts.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
Source: File:Antonine.Wall.Roman.forts.jpg – Wikimedia Commons
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Colouring in Roman Sculptures from University of Glasgow on Vimeo
Excellent video by Dr Louisa Campbell of Glasgow University on pigmentation found on Roman statues and showing original colours.
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The Antonine Wall – Rome’s Final Frontier from University of Glasgow on Vimeo
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Caligula – as the statue looked in Roman times
Roman statues were not the white we see today but were painted. This recreated bust of Caligula uses the pigments
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Roman Bas Reliefs in Original Colour
A bas relief was commissioned by the Roman Senate in 13 BC in honour of the triumphs of Emperor Augustus
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Watch “What Did Ancient Rome Look Like? (Cinematic Animation)” on YouTube
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola 78 AD
Agricola was born in the south of France and educated in Marseille. He was made governer of Britain in 77.
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BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inchtuthil – animation
This legionary fortress was the northern advance hq for the force led into Scotland. Source: BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s
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Inchtuthil
The Legionary Fortress at Inchtuthil was built by founded by Agricola soon after AD 83 and systematically demolished soon after
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Black Hill | Canmore
Flavian period temporary camp. Emperor Septimius Severus and his son Caracalla led an army of over 30,000 men north of
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Pastmap – Rich Interactive mapping
Pastmap is an interactive resource showing exactly what is available pulling in data from various sources. You have to zoom
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THE ROMAN ROAD EAST OF CASTLEDYKES, LANARKSHIRE on JSTOR
The main point of interest from this study is the fact that there are two Roman roads – an older
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How to Cook Like a Roman: 8 Steps (with Pictures) – wikiHow
Source: How to Cook Like a Roman: 8 Steps (with Pictures) – wikiHow
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Food of the Romans
The variety of food eaten by the Romans is shown by analysis of the latrines and rubbish dumps as well
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Trade and Roman Influence
The Roman military occupation of Scotland required interaction with local people. No Roman town was ever established in Scotland and
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Roman Food in Britain
Many foods were introduced by the Romans to Britain. The type of food differed depending on whether it was eaten
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Roman Cookware
The Romans introduced many food stuffs and cookware to Scotland that had previously been unknown. Samian ware were pottery bowls
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The Batavians (Dutch)
The Batavians lived on the river Rhine in what is now the Netherlands and the Romans recruited many cohorts (500
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Bearsden: the rediscovery and excavation of a Roman fort – The Archaeopress Blog
David Breeze provides an introduction and detailed context for his new book ‘Bearsden: The Story of a Roman Fort’ Source:
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How did the Romans go to the toilet? – KS2 History – BBC Bitesize
The Romans had communal toilet spaces, sometimes shared by 30 people. Source: How did the Romans go to the toilet?
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When Syrians, Algerians and Iraqis patrolled Hadrian’s Wall | Books | The Guardian
Charlotte Higgins: Britain’s history of Middle Eastern immigrants may have been forgotten, but it dates back to Roman times Source:
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8 Roman Auxilliary Units That Served on the Antonine Wall | History Hit
Syrian archers, Bulgarian cavalry, Belgium and Netherlands infantry, French and Spanish all served on the Antonine wall. Source: 8 Roman
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When Was the Antonine Wall Built and How Did the Romans Maintain It? | History Hit
Source: When Was the Antonine Wall Built and How Did the Romans Maintain It? | History Hit
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The Tungrians – Belgium
The Tungrians were from modern day Belgium. and served as an auxiliary unit from Agricola’s time. The above inscription stone
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Bodyguards, corpses, and cults – Current Archaeology
Everyday life in the Roman military community at Inveresk Rome’s northern frontier could be a cosmopolitan place, with forts attracting
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FACT FILE: Roman Religion | The Vindolanda Trust
Religion was important to the Romans at Vindolanda. Find out more below. Source: FACT FILE: Roman Religion | The Vindolanda
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Tab.Vindol. 343. Ink writing tablet | Roman Inscriptions of Britain
“Greet Spectatus and … and Firmus” – letter from Vindolanda about doing business. For a moment I thought it was
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Roman Names
Learn how Romans named themselves Source: Untitled Document
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Watch “Caratacus & The Roman Invasion of Britain” on YouTube
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Watch “Ancient Chinese Historian Describes The Roman Empire // 3rd century AD “Weilüe” // Primary Source” on YouTube
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I’ve been on the Pilgrimage! – Current Archaeology
WallQuest community project – lots of good info on 2019 developments on Hadrians Wall. Source: I’ve been on the Pilgrimage!
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Arthur’s O’on – Falkirk Local History Society
The building is unique. It was definitely a temple, since a bronze finger from the cult statue was found
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Roman Fort – Ancient History Encyclopedia
Description of a Roman Fort. In Wallsend a fort had 480 legionaries and 120 cavalry which gives you an
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Ancient Roman Names | Latin Language Blog
Back in ancient Roman times, most male citizens were named in three parts or the tria nomina. The praenomen is
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BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inchtuthil – animation
Inchtuthil animation showing the size of the fortress Source: BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inchtuthil – animation
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BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inveresk – animation
The high ground of the River Esk offered a natural site for the fort the Romans built here Source: BBC
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BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, The siege at Burnswark
Burnswark Source: BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, The siege at Burnswark
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(39) The Antonine Wall, Scotland. Full tour of the Roman Wall. – YouTube
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Gask Frontier
In 1845 the minister of Gask in Perthshire wrote that…(click link below) Source: Gask Frontier
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Ardoch
This fortress is huge! Read more at link below. The image “Ardoch” by spodzone is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Source: Ardoch
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Fendoch
Source: Fendoch
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Inchtuthil
Inchtuthil Source: Inchtuthil
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Carpow
Source: Carpow
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Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) | Historic England
Lidar is capable of measuring the ground surface with a very high degree of accuracy enabling the recognition and recording
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The Roman Army
A legion was 5000 to 6000 men. It was divided into 10 cohorts of around 500 men. Each cohort was
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The Legions that invaded in 43AD
In 43 AD the Romans invaded Britain with an occupation army. Julieus Caesar had invaded in 55 and 54 BC
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Watch “When Septimus Severus Invaded Scotland”
https://youtu.be/A_xYtZNPUfk
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The Hunterian – The Antonine Wall
This is an excellent museum with lots of artefacts from the Antonine Wall. Source: University of Glasgow – The Hunterian
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Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort
Experience life on the edge of the Roman Empire Source: Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort
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Segedunum Roman Fort – Newcastle
Where Roman’s great frontier begins at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. Well-rated museum. Source: Segedunum Roman Fort
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DISCOVERING THE ANTONINE WALL DISTANCE STONES
READING THE WRITING ON THE WALL: DISCOVERING NEW DIMENSIONS TO THE ANTONINE WALL DISTANCE STONES by Louisa Campbell University of
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Watch “Roman legionaries build fortress wall” on YouTube
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Flavian Dynasty Hair and Make-up
In the Antonine Period AD 120 to 140 fashions changed and this portrait of a woman in Egypt shows the