Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Outerwards Roman Fortlet
In or near Skelmorlie.
Outerwards Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, 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
- Wemyss Bay · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Outerwards Roman Fortlet is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Outerwards Roman Fortlet is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This fortlet is part of the extensive Roman frontier system and provides insight into military strategies during the Roman occupation of Britain. Its remains are significant for understanding Roman influences in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8601, -4.8271
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1485388464 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Outerwards Roman Fortlet?
- Outerwards Roman Fortlet is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8SW).
- What is Outerwards Roman Fortlet?
- Outerwards Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Outerwards Roman Fortlet?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 8SW.
- Is Outerwards Roman Fortlet free to visit?
- Yes, Outerwards Roman Fortlet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Outerwards Roman Fortlet?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8SW.