Auchinhove

Auchinhove, located to the east of Keith in Moray, Scotland, is the site of a Roman marching camp, first discovered by aerial photography in 1949.[1]

Auchinhove
Auchinhove is located in Moray
Auchinhove
TypeMarching camp
Location
Coordinates57.5527°N 2.9007°W / 57.5527; -2.9007
Site notes
Discovery year1949
ConditionCropmark
ArchaeologistsKenneth St Joseph

The camp measures 337 metres (1,106 ft) by 328 metres (1,076 ft) covering an area of approximately 10.9 hectares (27 acres).[2]

References
  1. RCAHMS.
  2. Moray SMR.

Bibliography
  • "Auchinhove". Canmore. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  • "Auchinhove". Moray Sites and Monuments Record. Moray Council. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
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