Deers Den, Archaeological site in Kintore, Scotland.
Deers Den is an archaeological site near Kintore along the River Don in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, containing multiple ancient roundhouses and settlement structures from different periods. The remains show varying building styles and settlement patterns spanning thousands of years.
The site served as a Roman marching camp during the Severan invasion around 200 CE, strategically positioned to house military forces. Archaeological evidence also reveals continuous human settlement from the Bronze Age through the Iron Age before Roman occupation.
Archaeological excavations revealed extensive evidence of continuous human settlement from the Bronze Age through the Iron Age, including seven preserved roundhouses.
The site is accessible for research purposes, though urban development has affected some sections over time. Visitors should be aware that certain parts of the grounds are protected and access rules may apply.
Excavations uncovered 44 Roman bread ovens, representing the largest concentration of such cooking facilities found at a single location in the United Kingdom. This unusually high number suggests the scale and importance of the Roman encampment.
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