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Step back nearly two thousand years at Cramond Roman Fort, a northern outpost of the Roman Empire. Trace the excavated walls and follow the information boards explaining how the settlement worked.
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Cramond Roman Fort preserves the excavated remains of a 2nd-century Roman fort and settlement beside the mouth of the River Almond, active during the campaigns of Emperor Septimius Severus and one of the most northerly outposts of the empire. Not a great deal of the original construction stands, but visitors can still see clear evidence of the walls, and information boards across the site explain what each part was.
It is free, open at all times and quick to see, suiting history-minded visitors exploring Cramond village and its seafront.
Cramond Roman Fort preserves the excavated remains of a 2nd-century Roman fort and settlement beside the mouth of the River Almond, active during the campaigns of Emperor Septimius Severus and one of the most northerly outposts of the empire. Not a great deal of the original construction stands, but visitors can still see clear evidence of the walls, and information boards across the site explain what each part was.
It is free, open at all times and quick to see, suiting history-minded visitors exploring Cramond village and its seafront.
Duration
15 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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There are not many big examples of the Roman build left, but there is plenty of information about it. There is still clear evidence of the original walls and lots to see.
Brian Atkinson
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