Elginhaugh, Roman fort and road: air photograph of cropmarks.
SC 1736049
Description Elginhaugh, Roman fort and road: air photograph of cropmarks.
Date 1981
Collection RCAHMS Aerial Photography
Catalogue Number SC 1736049
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of ML 4164
Scope and Content Fort at Elginhaugh, Midlothian This Roman fort is at Elginhaugh, near Dalkeith. It was first discovered by aerial photography in 1979. It is built on raised ground overlooking the river North Esk. The fort is also built on the Roman road known as Dere Street, which led N from York. This is an aerial view of the site. It shows a section of the Roman road, Dere Street, and part of the fort itself. Both show up as crop-marks, with the fort mostly visible above the road, at the top of the image. The site has been excavated and several datable coins were found. The fort was built during the governorship of Julius Agricola and was probably abandoned shortly his victory at Mons Graupius. The fort was deliberately demolished, but parts were reused. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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