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© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Inveravon Fort or annexe site. Woods to the right with fields, houses, and Grangemouth to the left. The Forth estuary beyond.

Polmont Woods

At the north end of Polmont Woods lies a section of Antonine Wall ditch and outer mound.

Visiting Polmont Woods

Facilities at or near this site

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Accessibility

Access is via Smiddy Brae, a quiet road off the B904 Polmont to Grangemouth Road. There is a small car park just to the east of Millhall Gardens. Three paths lead off from here; the middle one, between wooden fence post gives quickest access to the ditch. The path is steep and uneven, with some boggy ground.

More information

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Council's Website

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History

At Polmont Woods there is a well-preserved section of the Antonine Wall. Historically the removal of trees in the area made the section very visible but today it is largely obscured by trees.

What can I see today?

The line of the ditch and outer mound is visible as a hollow running from the east end of the wood toward the Millhall Burn.

© Crown Copyright HES. Polmont Woods, ditch and mound. A steep right bank, the left is lower, trees grow on both sides. The ditch is full of leaves.

© Crown Copyright HES.

© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project Polmont Woods from above, the line of the wall is marked by a long grass path with trees either side. Woods and hills beyond.

© Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project

Where can I learn more?

Find out more about the discovery and investigation of the wall at Polmont Woods.

Discover how the Antonine Wall was constructed over 2,000 years ago.

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