Bar Hill Roman fort, Roman military fort in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
Bar Hill Roman Fort stands at the summit, featuring stone foundations of headquarters, gates, and a bathhouse overlooking the Kelvin Valley landscape.
The fort, constructed around 142 CE, formed part of the Antonine Wall system that marked the northwestern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain.
Archaeological excavations between 1902 and 1905 revealed numerous artifacts, including an altar dedicated to Silvanus and military equipment from Roman garrisons.
The site remains open throughout the year, accessed via a pedestrian track from Twechar village, requiring a half-mile uphill walk.
A 43-foot deep well within the fort contained preserved items such as Roman shoes, bones, shells, and coins, indicating daily life of soldiers and families.
Location: East Dunbartonshire
Location: Kirkintilloch
Part of: Antonine Wall, Bar Hill, rampart, ditch, fort and Military Way
GPS coordinates: 55.95889,-4.07211
Latest update: May 17, 2025 11:50
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