Black Hill Roman Camps

  • Near Braco, Perth and Kinross

Overview

Trace the defences of two Roman marching camps, probably dating to the early AD 200s. 

The camps at Black Hill are part of an extensive complex of Roman military sites centred around the fort at Ardoch. They were built during the re-conquest of Scotland by the emperor Septimius Severus. 

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Black Hill Roman Camps are open year-round.

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