by Peter Martin | Apr 16, 2022 | Gardens, Romans
Around 7 000 soldiers were stationed on the Antonine Wall. Although some soldiers came from Europe most were mainly recruited from Britain. There is no evidence for Scots in the Roman army. The soldiers could receive orders to travel from their fort to fight in other...
by Peter Martin | Apr 16, 2022 | Gardens, Romans
Granaries were an important feature of all Roman forts. They housed the grain for the troops and fodder for the horses. Each fort was supposed to hold a year’s supply of food in case it fell under siege. Granaries had raised floors to keep the food dry and...
by Peter Martin | Apr 16, 2022 | Gardens, Romans
The study of the environmental evidence found during the excavations at Bearsden was hugely important and ahead of its time. Lots of different species were identified as growing in and around the fort and reflected a mixed landscape of woodland, pasture, heath and...
by Peter Martin | Apr 16, 2022 | Gardens, Romans
MAXHOLME Once they paced the wall here in the grey cold,vigilant for barbarians from brooding hills.Wearied by the bare line of Campsie Fellsin the rain-laden westerlies,they diced away the hours in the barracks streetlistening for trumpet’s alarm and Caledonian...
by bbcbaptist | Aug 16, 2021 | Community
