Burntisland
Non Antiquity (Roman)
Site Name Burntisland
Classification Non Antiquity (Roman)
Canmore ID 52856
Site Number NT28NW 76
NGR NT 22 85
NGR Description NT c. 22 85
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Fife
- Parish Burntisland
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Kirkcaldy
- Former County Fife
NT28NW 76 c. 22 85.
The Old Statistical Account states that the fort on Dunearn Hill (NT28NW 8) is called 'Agricola's camp, or garrison'. This then leads to the suggestion that 'some of the legions were garrisoned during the winter, near the coast'. This is continued by Chalmers Caledonia who suggests that the Roman fleet found a harbour at Burntisland whilst it explored the Forth.
OSA 1792; Chalmers 1887-94.
