Cramond Roman Fort
Cramond Roman Fort is a Roman-Era archaeological site at Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland. The settlement may be the "Rumabo" listed in the 7th-century Ravenna Cosmography.
| Cramond Roman Fort | |
|---|---|
Site of the Roman fort at Cramond | |
Location in Edinburgh | |
| Alternative name(s) | Carumabo?, Rumabo? |
| Founded | c. 140 AD |
| Abandoned | 4th century AD |
| Attested by | Ravenna Cosmography? |
| Stationed military units | |
| — Legions — | |
| vexill. II Augusta | |
| — Cohorts — | |
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| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55.9774°N 3.2967°W |
| Town | Edinburgh |
| Country | Scotland |
| Reference | |
| UK-OSNG reference | NT1976 |
The fort was established around 140 AD and occupied until around 170 AD, with a further period of occupation from around 208 to 214 AD. Among the many archaeological finds, one of the most famous is a sculpture known as the Cramond Lioness.
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