Kirkland
Fortlet (Roman), Linear Feature (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Kirkland
Classification Fortlet (Roman), Linear Feature (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 70823
Site Number NX89SW 41
NGR NX 80413 90113
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/70823
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Glencairn
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Nithsdale
- Former County Dumfries-shire
NX89SW 41 80408 90102
Trial excavation confirmed the dimensions and character of a site revealed during RCAHMS aerial survey in 1989 (S S Frere 1990). Defended by a single ditch, it measured c.62m NE-SW by at least 50m transversely; severe plough damage had occurred. A single period of occupation, probably in the Flavian period, ended in deliberate demolition. The fortlet may testify to an as yet undetected line of communication from Nithsdale to Stranraer.
L J F Keppie 1993
A short distance to the E of the Roman Fortlet there is a broad ditch extending from N to S across the low ridge on the S bank of the Cairn Water. Its function is not known.
Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 16 June 2008
Aerial Photographic Transcription (7 May 1991 - 14 June 1991)
An aerial transcription was produced from oblique aerial photographs. Information from Historic Environment Scotland (BM) 31 March 2017.
Aerial Photographic Transcription (20 March 2012)
