Forts from the Severan Campaigns in Scotland (222–224AD)

Severan Marching Camps in Scotland

NameN.G.Ref.Description
Kirkpatrick, Dumfries & GallowayNY2870Small Camp
Castlecraig?, BordersNT1244Small Camp
Eskbank?, LothianNT3266Small Camp
Craigarnhall, CentralNS7598Small Camp
Alauna (Veniconum) (Ardoch, Tayside)NN8309Small Camp
Innerpeffray, TaysideNN9118Small Camp
Broomhill, Forteviot, TaysideNO0317Small Camp
Horrea Classis (Carpow, Fife)NO2017Small Camp
Auchtermuchty, FifeNO2411Small Camp
Scone Park, TaysideNO1027Small Camp
Longforgan, TaysideNO2930Small Camp
Lintrose, TaysideNO2237Small Camp
Eassie, TaysideNO3546Small Camp
Kirkbuddo, TaysideNO4942Small Camp
Kinnell, TaysideNO6150Small Camp
Lunanhead, TaysideNO4752Small Camp
Marcus, TaysideNO5158Small Camp
Battledykes, Keithock, TaysideNO6163Small Camp
Raedykes, GrampianNO8490Medium Camp
Normandykes, GrampianNO8299Medium Camp
Kintore, GrampianNJ7816Medium Camp
Ythan Wells, Glenmailen, GrampianNJ6538Medium Camp
Muiryfold, GrampianNJ4852Medium Camp
Alauna (Veniconum) (Ardoch, Tayside)NN8309Large Camp
Innerpeffray, TaysideNN9118Large Camp
Grassy Walls, Scone, TaysideNO1028Large Camp
Cardean, TaysideNO2846Large Camp
Battledykes, Oathlaw, TaysideNO4555Large Camp
Balmakewan, Marykirk, GrampianNO6666Large Camp
Kair House, Laurencekirk, GampianNO7676Large Camp
Trimontium (Newstead, Borders)NT5734Massive Camp
St. Leonards, Lauderdale, BordersNT5445Massive Camp
Channelkirk, BordersNT4854Massive Camp
Pathhead, LothianNT3963Massive Camp
Inveresk?, LothianNT3472Massive Camp
  • Small Camps ~ 63 acres / 25 ha
  • Medium Camps ~ 110 acres / 44 ha
  • Large Camps ~ 130 acres / 52 ha
  • Massive Camps ~ 165 acres / 66 ha
Temporary Marching Camps in Scotland

Welsh Forts Occupied During the Severan Period

References for Roman Military Campaigns – Severan Campaigns in Scotland ( AD222-224)

  • The Roman Invasion of Britain by Graham Webster (Batsford, London, 1980);
  • Rome Against Caratacus by Graham Webster (Batsford, London, 1981);
  • Britons and the Roman Army by Grace Simpson (Gregg, London, 1964);
  • Historical Map and Guide: Roman Britain by the OS (3rd Edition, 1956; 4th Ed., 1990; 5th Ed., 2001);