Carpow Roman Fort
The Roman Fort of Carpow was a Roman fortress situated at the confluence of the rivers Tay and Earn in what is now Scotland. The fortress is known to have been occupied from the late second century AD until the early third century AD. The site of the fort has not been comprehensively excavated but it is believed to have served as a naval supply depot for Roman forces in the central lowlands. Its occupation also coincided with the campaigns of Septimius Severus in the area.
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Carpow Roman Fort
The Roman Fort of Carpow was a Roman fortress situated at the confluence of the rivers Tay and Earn in what is now Scotland. The fortress is known to have been occupied from the late second century AD until the early third century AD. The site of the fort has not been comprehensively excavated but it is believed to have served as a naval supply depot for Roman forces in the central lowlands. Its occupation also coincided with the campaigns of Septimius Severus in the area.
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The Tay estuary showing the area around the Roman Fort
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"Horrea Classis" or "Poreo Classis"
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D R Easson, P R Wright, J Leach and J Wilkes
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The Tay estuary showing the area around the Roman Fort
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Map of Scotland
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Scotland showing the site
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Carpow Roman Fort
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Carpow Roman Fort
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