Thread by @TrimontiumTrust

Scout, our expert archaeologist, investigates the well of the Principia at Bar Hill #Roman fort on the Antonine Wall ( @AntonineWall), #Scotland. Bar Hill was built c142AD & from this 43 foot deep well many items have been recovered, including shoes from men, women & children.

Bar Hill is near #Cumbernauld in #Scotland and is one of several forts along the Antonine Wall. Built in c142AD this clip shows the Principia and well, from where many objects were recovered, including shoes, coins and pieces of altars.

Now in the Hunterian Museum Collection this 2nd century #Roman gravestone, originally from Bar Hill Fort, is for Salamanes, who died aged 15. It was dedicated for him by his father - the name of the boy suggests he may have travelled to #Scotland from the Middle East.

At Bar Hill #Roman Fort, remains can still be seen of the fort platform, the east gate, the headquarters building &
the bath house. This altar dedicated to Apollo is one of several finds from the fort, decorated with wreath, bow & quiver.

Bar Hill and the Antonine Wall were abandoned after AD158 - our friends at the @AntonineWall
have lots more information on site at Bar Hill here antoninewall.org/visiting-the-w…