OS1/13/29/15
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT [East Lomond] | Fort Fort Fort Fort |
O J Bruce Esqr. Mr F Howden Major Wilson Mr Lyle |
016 | [Situation] ¾ Mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Easter Glasslie on the Summit of East Lomond That a Camp fort or fortification was erected in the early ages on the Summit of the East Lomond there Can be no doubt which has been described by the late Col [Colonel] Miller with Minuteness the remains of the fortification are still traceable * and from appearances on the ground, must have been extensive. *Whether the Contour of the Summit is natural or artificial is a question which will be difficult of Solution. The general opinion of the Respectable inhabitants in this neighbourhood is that it is the Remains of a Roman encampment or Stronghold which perhaps is doubtful - "Some thinks, says Sibbald, that the Station or Camp of the 9th legion was where the tower of Falkland stands now we are disposed to believe that this opinion is correct, See New Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] The Romans were a Civilised race and it is not at all probable that they would have chosen a situation 1400 feet above the level of the Sea for a residence. |
Continued entries/extra info
page 15Plan 16D Parish of Falkland
"There are several traces of ancient fortifications on the Lomond hills, which the late Col [Colonel] Miller, in a paper on the Battle of Mons Grampius, has endeavoured to connect with the movements of the Roman and Caledonian armies, The fortifications, on East Lomond hill, he says, have been perfected with great labour and very considerable skill although the works are irregular. On the Summit there are two works 150 yards in Circumference. There have been four defences on the North side, the lower ditch of which is carried through the rock in one place. On the west side there is a -- scarp which
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Jill S, AishaA
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
