Excavation photograph showing the tyres and nails in pit 1 of fabrica.
SC 348668
Description Excavation photograph showing the tyres and nails in pit 1 of fabrica.
Catalogue Number SC 348668
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of PT 145
Scope and Content Fortress and temporary camp at Inchtuthil, Perth and Kinross This Roman fortress is at Inchtuthil. It was possibly built by during the time of governor Julius Agricola, but was only occupied for a short period. The fort was abandoned before completion, with the legate's palace not even started. This is a view of the site taken during excavation. It shows a pit with a number of iron wheel rims and nails. These appear to have been deliberately buried when the fortress was abandoned. This may have been to keep the metal from the natives. The fort would have held about 5,500 legionaries and their support staff. The site has been excavated several times, primarily between 1952 and 1965. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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