Falkirk
Within Falkirk town centre, in an area known as the ‘Pleasance’ immediately south of the Howgate Shopping Centre, is the site of a Roman fort.
Visiting Falkirk
Facilities at or near this site
Parking
Toilets
Local cafe
Sculpture
Museum
History
This is one of the most recent fort discoveries, although it had been suspected since the 18th century that there might have been a Roman fort at Falkirk. Very little of the fort at Falkirk has been identified, but ditches of either the fort or its annexe have been located.
What can I see today?
The fort is now completely built over by houses and a bowling green and there are no traces visible on the ground today.
In the Pleasance area you can find a newly installed replica distance stone. This has a twist compared to the Roman versions found along the wall, referencing local history and the Caledonian tribes.
© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project
What was found there?
Roman building stones, hearths, and pottery fragments were all dug up south of the town centre in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Stone relief carving of Hercules, Falkirk.
Fragment of a mortaria, Falkirk.
Where can I learn more?
Find out more about the discovery and investigation of Falkirk fort.
Learn about the Romans in Scotland and why the Antonine Wall was created.
