Drumlanrig Castle

Posted Wed, 04/15/2009 - 13:56
Drumlanrig Castle Drumlanrig Castle Wessex Archaeology Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Videotext Communications Ltd to carry out archaeological recording and post-excavation analysis on an archaeological evaluation by Channel 4’s ‘Time Team’ at the site of a Roman fort at Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries and Galloway (centred on NGR 285400 598900). The fort, whose ditches and street plan were identified from parch marks in 1984, covers some 1.8ha on a plateau overlooking the River Nith, with a possible ditched annexe on lower ground to the north-east.The archaeological evaluation aimed to establish the date of the fort, which could have been used during the Flavian (AD 79-83) and/or Antonine (AD 140s-170s) campaigns. It also sought to provide further information about its layout and extent, and if possible about the size and composition of the military regiment stationed there.The results would inform the future management strategies for this part of the Drumlanrig estate. The work, which was carried out from 9-11th June 2004, included a geophysical survey of the site and twelve evaluation trenches.
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