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Antonine Wall, Hillhead

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Antonine Wall, Hillhead is a stretch of Roman frontier wall in East Dunbartonshire. It is one of six stretches of Roman frontier wall the Albion Guide maps in the county. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

For arrivals by rail, Lenzie Station is 3 km to the south. Other stretches of Roman frontier wall nearby include Antonine Wall, Cleddans and Antonine Wall, Twechar.

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Full name: Antonine Wall, N of Whitehill Avenue, Hillhead, Kirkintilloch

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