Cramond Roman Fort

Cramond Roman Fort


Edinburgh, United Kingdom (GB)
Located in the suburb of Cramond in Edinburgh, Scotland lies the remains of an ancient Roman fortress. The fort was established around 140 AD and was occupied until around 170 AD with a further period of occupation from around 208 AD to 211 AD.

Many archaeological artefacts have been found at the site and the most well-known of them is the "Cramond Lioness".

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The outlines and foundations of different buildings such as headquarters, granaries, workshops and other buildings are restored at the site. Barracks can also be seen at the site.
Located in the suburb of Cramond in Edinburgh, Scotland lies the remains of an ancient Roman fortress. The fort was established around 140 AD and was occupied until around 170 AD with a further period of occupation from around 208 AD to 211 AD.

Many archaeological artefacts have been found at the site and the most well-known of them is the "Cramond Lioness".

The outlines and foundations of different buildings such as headquarters, granaries, workshops and other buildings are restored at the site. Barracks can also be seen at the site.
View in Google Earth Historical, Ancient
Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: Drudii

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