Roman Fort and Bathhouse 142AD - Cramond

Roman Fort and Bathhouse 142AD - Cramond

The small village of Cramond, on the edge of Edinburgh, is one of Scotland’s most important archaeological sites. People have lived in and around Cramond for at least ten thousand years. In the Mesolithic era, hunter-gatherers camped here, taking advantage of the many foodstuffs found beside the Firth of Forth. Many centuries later, Cramond became a significant Roman settlement, with a large fort which may have served as a supply depot for the Antonine Wall. Cramond also has a rich medieval heritage. The village boasts a stone tower house which once belonged to the Bishops of Dunkeld, whilst the parish Kirk has been on its current site since at least the thirteenth century. Today, Cramond is a pleasant commuter village for Edinburgh, but there remain numerous reminders of its extraordinary past.

reconstructions

2015

Reconstruction

1511

In Copyright (InC)

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https://player.vimeo.com/video/162277264

Open Virtual Worlds Team University of St Andrews

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In 2015, we worked with Historic Cramond, based at The Maltings in Cramond, Edinburgh. A Collaboration with Cramond Heritage Trust, Cramond Association, City of Edinburgh Council and DigIt! Funding from: Scottish Funding Council, EPSRC, ESF, Interface and the Highlands & Islands Enterprise.

Cramond served as a Roman garrison on two occasions, and the kirk is sited on the headquarters of the fort. Artefacts such as pottery, glass, coins dating from AD79 to AD205, leather footwear, jewellery, tiles and bricks are frequently found in the area. The bathhouse of the camp remains unexposed near Cramond Inn.

John Dods, Val Dean, Adam Cumming,Bill Weir (The Cramond Association), John Lawson (Edinburgh City Archaeologist)

Sarah Kennedy, Alan Miller, Bess Rhodes (University of St Andrews), Jeff Sanders (DigIt! 2015)

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