Midgate Roman Fortlet
Fortlet
First recorded by Christison in 1901 and investigated by Dr. D.J. Woolliscroft in 1991, this suspected fortlet on the Gask Ridge lies only 43 ft. (13 m) from the watch-tower of Thorny Hill, suggesting that the two were not contemporary. The ditch was 8¼ ft. wide and 4 ft. deep (2.5 x 1.2 m) with a V-profile. In layout and area this fortlet is comparable to the nearby stations at Glenbank and Kaims Castle. No significant finds have been recorded.
References for Midgate
Britannia xxii (1991) p.228
Map References for Midgate
NGRef: NO021205 OSMap: LR52/53/58
Roman Roads near Midgate
None identified
Sites near Midgate Roman Fortlet
- Thorny Hill Roman Signal Station (0 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Westmuir Signal Station (1 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Moss Side Signal Station (1 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Witch Knowe Signal Station (3 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Gask House Signal Station (3 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Forteviot Temporary Camp (3 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Gask House Temporary Camp (3 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp - Muir O' Fauld Signal Station (4 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Peel Roman Signal Station (5 km)
Gask Ridge Signal Station - Lamberkine Camp (5 km)
Possible Roman Camp