Duntocher
The first visible remains of the Antonine Wall in the west can be seen at Duntocher.
Visiting Duntocher
Facilities at or near this site
Parking
Local cafe
Playpark
History
On the top of the hill, within the public Goldenhill Park, a small fort and an earlier fortlet were located. Uniquely for forts on the Antonine Wall, the fort did not have a southern gate. On the west slope of the hill, a Roman bathhouse was located near the Duntocher War Memorial.
© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project
What can I see today?
There are no visible traces of the fort, but you can see a small part of the ramparts stone base within a railed enclosure. The ditch can be traces from around Duntocher Burn eastwards to Golden Hill. The prominent position of Golden Hill Park offers excellent views of the surrounding landscape.
Near the fort is a recently installed Roman themed playpark.
Reconstruction of Duntocher Fortlet
What was found there?
An altar to Jupiter was found close to the fort, and a statue of a water nymph was found on the site of the bathhouse. A number of distance slabs and samian ware plate were also found near the fort.
Distance Slab of the Sixth Legion, Duntocher
Fountain head, Duntocher
Where can I learn more?
You can find artefacts discovered at Duntocher in the Hunterian Museum.
Find out more about the discovery and investigation of Duntocher fort.
Explore 3D models of artefacts discovered on the Antonine Wall.
