Summerston Farm Temporary Camp
Marching or Temporary Camp
A temporary camp lying about 660 ft (200 m) south of the Wall was discovered from the air in 1978 and investigated on the ground in 1980. A single occupation phase is indicated. It was very-likely used to house the legionary troops constituting the Wall’s work-force.
Map References for Summerston Farm Temporary Camp
OS National Grid Reference: NS574723
Dimensions: 540 by 460 ft (c.165 x 140 m)
Area: c.5¾ acres (c.2.3 ha)
Dimensions: 540 by 460 ft (c.165 x 140 m)
Area: c.5¾ acres (c.2.3 ha)
References for Summerston Farm Temporary Camp
- Britannia ix (1978) p.413;
- Britannia x (1981) p.320;
- Britannia xiv (1983) p.288;
- Air Reconnaissance in Roman Britain 1977-1984 by G.S. Maxwell & D.R. Wilson in Britannia xviii (1987);
- A Survey of the Coin Finds from the Antonine Wall by Richard Abdy in Britannia xxxiii (2002) pp.189-217.
Roman Roads near Summerston Farm Temporary Camp
Antonine Wall: E (2.5) to Balmvildy (Strathclyde) Antonine Wall: W (2.25) to Bearsden (Strathclyde)
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