Balmuildy Roman fort, Roman fort site on the Antonine Wall, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
The rectangular fort measures 140 meters by 126 meters, featuring stone ramparts, twin bath houses, and granaries near the River Kelvin banks.
Built between 142 and 154 AD during Emperor Antoninus Pius reign, the fort represented one of sixteen military installations supporting the Antonine Wall.
The Hunterian Museum in Glasgow exhibits artifacts from Balmuildy, including altars dedicated to Fortuna and Mars found during excavations.
The remains stand south of River Kelvin and north of the Forth and Clyde Canal, with access paths connecting to nearby Bishopbriggs and Bearsden.
Archaeological evidence reveals Balmuildy as one of only two forts on the Antonine Wall constructed with stone ramparts instead of the standard turf.
Location: East Dunbartonshire
Location: Cadder
Part of: Antonine Wall, River Kelvin to 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages
GPS coordinates: 55.91731,-4.27193
Latest update: March 19, 2025 20:20
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