Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Durisdeer Roman Fortlet
In or near Wanlockhead.
Durisdeer Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Durisdeer Roman Fortlet is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Durisdeer Roman Fortlet is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This fortlet is part of the network of Roman military installations in Britain, providing insight into the Roman presence in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3256, -3.7309
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/358549003 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durisdeer Roman Fortlet?
- Durisdeer Roman Fortlet is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5BJ).
- What is Durisdeer Roman Fortlet?
- Durisdeer Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durisdeer Roman Fortlet?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 5BJ.
- Is Durisdeer Roman Fortlet free to visit?
- Yes, Durisdeer Roman Fortlet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Durisdeer Roman Fortlet?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5BJ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.