Carzield, Roman fort

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Carzield, Roman fort preserves the earthworks of a former Roman fort in Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of seven Roman forts the Albion Guide maps in the county. The nearest other Roman fort is Bankhead, Roman fort, Dalswinton, 4.7 km to the north-west. Dumfries Station is 5.3 km away to the south.

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