Roman Penetration in Eastern Dumfriesshire and Beyond
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Roman Penetration in Eastern Dumfriesshire and BeyondSecondary Title
A Field SurveyDescription
The aim of this survey is to review and extend our knowledge of the Roman road system in Eastern Dumfriesshire and beyond. The contributions of earlier antiquaries and more recent writers are examined in the light of subsequent research, fieldwork and excavation often initiated and sponsored by corporate bodies such as the Royal Commission. Their recent Inventory on Eastern Dumfriesshire (RCAHMS 1997) did not examine Roman roads as such and this survey is complementary in that respect. It is also complementary to the survey on Roman penetration in West Dumfries and Galloway where research priorities are outlined (Wilson 1989, 1). A significant contribution to research is made by early maps and aerial photography pre-dating recent land development and road improvement.Category
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