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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Sep 09, 2025, 03:10 PM

Title: One of the last signs of roman occupation in Scotland?
Post by: Imperial Dave on Sep 09, 2025, 03:10 PM
This spot is one of the last signs of Roman occupation in Scotland | The National https://share.google/yiN81wCpB39fG71HN

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Title: Re: One of the last signs of roman occupation in Scotland?
Post by: Erpingham on Sep 09, 2025, 03:47 PM
As no-one seems to be able to identify what it is and there is no evidence for its date, it is difficult to see how this claim can be sustained. Even if Roman, why assume it was carved after the fort nearby had fallen out of use? 
Title: Re: One of the last signs of roman occupation in Scotland?
Post by: Imperial Dave on Sep 09, 2025, 03:48 PM
i wasnt overly convinced myself but thought what the hey and see what others thought...
Title: Re: One of the last signs of roman occupation in Scotland?
Post by: Jim Webster on Sep 09, 2025, 04:09 PM
I wasn't entirely impressed by the claim  :)