Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet
In or near Cargenbridge.
Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Christine Westerback — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moat of Lochrutton 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
The Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents a remnant of Roman military activity in the region, indicating the extent of Roman influence in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0477, -3.7271
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1485663064 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet?
- Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8NP).
- What is Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet?
- Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8NP.
- Is Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet free to visit?
- Yes, Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8NP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.