Roman Fortlet/Small Fort

Castle Greg, Lothian

NGRef: NT0559 OSMap: LR65/72 Type: Fortlet	The North-East Corner Angle clearly shows the bivallate defences
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This small fort of less than an acre lies just off the B7008, surrounded by the managed pines of the Camilty Plantation. Although the fortlet\itself is cleared of trees the deep mats of Polytrichum moss covering the area make the short walk to the site very arduous, there being no identifiable pathway. Once reached, and although overgrown with tussock-grass, the entire defensive circuit is easily traced, including the entrance causeway on the east side away from the modern road; there are no traces of any interior buildings.

The Northern Defensive Rampart clearly visible against trees about 20 ft. high

The Gateway in the East Side seen against the skyline as a gap in the rampart

Thanks to Dr John R. Busby who ironed-out a lapse in my map reading.

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