Cropmark record MAB63735 - YTHAN WELLS 2
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Summary
Remains of Roman Temporary Camp partially underlying extant earthworks of larger camp.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 2415: Ythan Wells Roman camps
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6608 3846 (484m by 449m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ63NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Auchterless |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of Roman Temporary Camp partially underlying extant earthworks of larger camp. Parts of all four sides of camp II are recorded as cropmarks and all the camp measures about 412 m from west-northwest to east-southeast by about 323 m transversely, enclosing some 13.5 ha. Stracathro type gates are visible in the north and west sides. The excavations in 1968 established that camp II was earlier than its larger neighbour (NJ63NE0001). The dimensions of the ditch of camp II were very small, measuring some 1.2 m in width and barely 0.6 m in depth.
JONES, R. H., 2011, ROMAN CAMPS IN SCOTLAND, 321 (Bibliographic reference). SAB925.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 2415;
- NMR Card Number: NJ63NE2;
- NRHE Numlink: 80931;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ63NE0037;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM2415 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/80931 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB925 Bibliographic reference: JONES, R. H.. 2011. ROMAN CAMPS IN SCOTLAND. N. 321.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2026 3:32PM
