OSMap: LR78
Type: Fort, 2 Camps
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NGRef: NX9681 OSMap: LR78 Type: Fort, 2 Camps |
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There is no dateable evidence other other than that of Antonine Period I (c.AD142 - 158), so it seems that Carzield was garrisoned only during the first occupation of the Antonine Wall, very likely in support of its western supply-route. The Roman road north-westwards between the forts at Ladyward and Drumlanrig passes by the Carzield fort about ? miles to the north.
The pottery evidence recovered from the Carzield site includes samian bearing the stamps of six Antonine potters; Albucius Form 37, Felix Form 18/31, Luppa Form 18/31, Mammius Form 33, Matugenus Form 33, Peculiaris Form 27.
There are several Roman military works in the neighbourhood, many of which are clustered around the forts at Dalswinton in Nithsdale to the north-west (NX9384). In addition, there is a temporary marching camp to the north at Gallaberry (NX9682) and another to the north-east at Amisfield (NX9984).
