Excavation photograph showing the ritual pit in the centre of the Principia court.
C 13031
Description Excavation photograph showing the ritual pit in the centre of the Principia court.
Date 1950 to 1959
Catalogue Number C 13031
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 348640, SC 2575223
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 fortress taken during the excavation of the site. It shows a pit which may have been used for ritual purposes. This may have been either the spiritual needs of the legionaries or the consecration of the site before construction. 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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