Cramond Roman Fort, Roman fort ruins in Cramond district, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The archaeological remains include ramparts, granaries, and workshops spread across five acres near the meeting point of River Almond and Firth of Forth.
The fort, established around 140 AD during the Antonine Wall construction, served as a strategic military base until 214 AD with intermittent periods of occupation.
Archaeological excavations revealed numerous inscribed altars dedicated to Roman deities, indicating religious practices of soldiers stationed at the fortification.
Visitors can explore the preserved foundations of military buildings and examine interpretative displays explaining the daily operations of a Roman garrison.
The discovery of the Cramond Lioness sculpture in 1997, carved from white sandstone, represents one of the finest Roman artifacts found in Scotland.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Part of: Antonine Wall
GPS coordinates: 55.97711,-3.29735
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:39
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