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Unknown Roman Fortlet Discovered Beneath Gardens Along Scotland’s Antonine Wall
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a previously unknown Roman fortlet beneath the back gardens of residential homes in Bearsden, near Glasgow, shedding new light on the defensive system of the Antonine Wall, the northernmost frontier ever built by the Roman Empire in Britain. The discovery, revealed in newly published research by GUARD Archaeology, emerged…
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Exploring Scotland’s Ancient Heritage: Roman Interactions at the Girvan Distillery
Recent archaeological excavations at the William Grant & Sons Girvan Distillery in southwest Scotland have unveiled fascinating insights into the Roman Empire’s presence in the far north. Conducted by GUARD Archaeology, the research has revealed a rare enamelled Roman brooch, dating back to the late 2nd century AD, which highlights the intricate relationships between local…