Durno, Roman military site in Chapel of Garioch, Scotland.
The archaeological site of Durno features a Roman castrum with defensive structures situated near the modern village of Chapel of Garioch in Aberdeenshire.
The remains of this Roman military settlement date back to the period of Roman exploration and campaigns in northern Britain during the first century CE.
The site lies near the Maiden Stone, a Pictish monument from the 8th or 9th century that displays Christian symbols and traditional Pictish carvings.
Visitors can access the archaeological site by following the minor road northwest from Chapel of Garioch village, with parking available near the location.
The geographical position of Durno at coordinates 57.3345, -2.5006 marks one of the northernmost Roman military structures discovered in Great Britain.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Chapel of Garioch
GPS coordinates: 57.33450,-2.50060
Latest update: March 16, 2025 05:39
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