Elginhaugh Roman Fort
This fort for around 500 men was established around 79 or 80 Ad during Agricola’s campaign. There is nothing to
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Flavian Period 69 to 96 AD
The Flavian dynasty was a Roman imperial dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire between 69 AD and 96 AD, encompassing the reigns of Vespasian (69–79), and his two sons Titus (79–81) and Domitian (81–96). The Flavians rose to power during the civil war of 69, known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
Roman Tay Bridge
These appear to be the remains of a Roman bridge across the river Tay north of Perth next to the
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Ayr Marching Camp Found in 2015
A marching camp was discovered in 2015 in the grounds of Ayr Academy and near the Ayr Racecourse. The camp
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1st Spanish Cohort of Spaniards in Perth
This is the tombstone of Ammonius from the first cohort of Spaniards dates around the year 80 found at Ardoch
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The XX Legion
The XX Valeria Victrix legion was one of the four that invaded Britain in 43 AD. They were stationed at
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola – Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Agicola was born in Fréjus in the south of France and educated in Marseille. He was appointed consul and governor
Read moreThe Roman Invasion of Scotland – Agricola’s Campaign 79-84 CE (Battle of Mons Graupius) – YouTube
This is an excellent video showing the forts, camps, legions and naval support as Agricola invaded.
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Legio II Adiutrix
This legion was raised initially in the Narbonne area of France and was granted the honorific title “pia fedilis” (“pious
Read moreCase study: Elginhaugh Roman Fort – The Scottish Archaeological Research Framework
https://scarf.scot/national/roman-scotland-panel-report/roman-case-studies/case-study-elginhaugh-roman-fort/
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