The finding of a fort here helps to solve the problem of the defence of the west flank of the Antonine Wall where, in Roman times, the Clyde did not constitute a military obstacle, being shallow and in places fordable.
Decorated ware recovered included the stamps of the Antonine potters Cinnamus and Velo, therefore its Antonine date is certain.
In 1950 trenching discovered an east/west ditch, possibly the north side of the fort, with a heavily metalled road passing through a gap in it. Opposite the entrance on the south side, several Antonine sherds were found in the ditch. A system of fortifications to the NW apparently unconnected with the other part and indicating more than one fort of more than one period. In 1953 excavation of the headquarters building was completed and four different periods were observed (the report gives no reason to suppose that any of the periods were other than Antonine).The third period had ended in destruction by fire.
Sadly, no traces of this fort are visible on the ground.
Contains a small pre inked stamp of a Flower, please feel free to stamp your personal log book but please ensure the cap of the stamp is replaced tightly.
please be careful when walking to GZ from parking spot, this is a busy road.
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