Peel Glen
Bridge (Roman)(Possible)
Site Name Peel Glen
Classification Bridge (Roman)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Roman Ford (Possible)
Canmore ID 44516
Site Number NS57SW 15
NGR NS 5226 7229
NGR Description NS c. 5226 7229
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/44516
- Council East Dunbartonshire
- Parish New Kilpatrick (Bearsden And Milngavie)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Bearsden And Milngavie
- Former County Dunbartonshire
NS57SW 15 c. 522 724.
(Approx NS 522 724) The remains of a 'Roman bridge', consisting of large, square, well-dressed stones, were reported by Gordon (1726) and Horsley (1732) at the point where the Military Way crosses the Peel Glen. Roy (1793) considered the stones to represent a paved ford. 'There is nothing of the kind to be seen now, so the issue must be left open.' G Macdonald 1934; W Roy 1793; J Horsley 1732; A Gordon 1726.
Field Visit (June 1977)
Pool Glen NS c. 520 724 NS67SW 16
The remains of a possible bridge or ford noted in the 18th century may represent one of two possible crossings of the Garscadden Burn by the Military Way.
RCAHMS 1978, visited June 1977
(Horsley 1732, 165; Macdonald 1934, 172
