Normandykes
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Normandykes is the site of a Roman marching camp 1 miles (1.6 km) to the southwest of Peterculter
, Aberdeenshire
, Scotland
. The near-rectangular site, measuring approximately 860 by, covers about 106 acres (42.9 ha) of the summit and eastern slopes of a hill overlooking the River Dee
and the B9077 road
further south. Aerial photographs
for Normandykes have been archived between 1947 and 1976. The camp is about 6 miles (9.7 km), or less than half a day's march, north of the Raedykes
camp. It is possible that the actual route taken would have entailed one day's march, over a route likely chosen to avoid the Red Moss, a virtually uncrossable bog
near the present day village of Netherley
. Normandykes was first excavated in the year 1935 by Richmond and MacIntyre; construction is thought to date to the Antonine or Severan periods.
Peterculter
Peterculter , also known as Culter, is a suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland approximately eight miles inland from Aberdeen city centre. Peterculter is situated along the northern banks of the River Dee in the vicinity of the confluences with Crynoch Burn and Leuchar Burn...
, Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area.The present day Aberdeenshire council area does not include the City of Aberdeen, now a separate council area, from which its name derives. Together, the modern council area and the city formed historic...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The near-rectangular site, measuring approximately 860 by, covers about 106 acres (42.9 ha) of the summit and eastern slopes of a hill overlooking the River Dee
River Dee, Aberdeenshire
The River Dee is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Strathdee to reach the North Sea at Aberdeen...
and the B9077 road
B9077 road
The B9077 road is a public highway in Aberdeenshire, Scotland that connects the city of Aberdeen to the southern part of Banchory. The two lane road lies entirely on the south side of the River Dee and in many places provides good views of that river...
further south. Aerial photographs
Aerial photography
Aerial photography is the taking of photographs of the ground from an elevated position. The term usually refers to images in which the camera is not supported by a ground-based structure. Cameras may be hand held or mounted, and photographs may be taken by a photographer, triggered remotely or...
for Normandykes have been archived between 1947 and 1976. The camp is about 6 miles (9.7 km), or less than half a day's march, north of the Raedykes
Raedykes
Raedykes is the site of a Roman marching camp located just over 3 miles NW of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. National Grid Reference NO 842902...
camp. It is possible that the actual route taken would have entailed one day's march, over a route likely chosen to avoid the Red Moss, a virtually uncrossable bog
Bog
A bog, quagmire or mire is a wetland that accumulates acidic peat, a deposit of dead plant material—often mosses or, in Arctic climates, lichens....
near the present day village of Netherley
Netherley, Aberdeenshire
Netherley, Scotland is a village in Aberdeenshire, situated approximately five miles northwest of Stonehaven. Netherley is located in the Mounth area of the Grampian Highlands. At the western edge of Netherley is a significant wetland bog known as Red Moss. To the southwest of Netherley lie...
. Normandykes was first excavated in the year 1935 by Richmond and MacIntyre; construction is thought to date to the Antonine or Severan periods.
See also
- BalbridieBalbridieBalbridie is the site of a Neolithic timberhouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated in the south Deeside near the B9077 road. This archaeological site is one of the earliest known permanent neolithic settlements in Scotland, dating to 3400 to 4000 BC...
- Crynoch BurnCrynoch BurnCrynoch Burn is a stream in Aberdeenshire that is tributary to the River Dee. This stream rises somewhat above Netherley and flows near Netherley House; and thence into the Red Moss, a significant natural bog habitat; thence near the historic Lairhillock Inn; and finally by the village of...
- Deers DenDeers DenDeers Den is an archaeological site at Kintore, Scotland in Aberdeenshire. The site has mesolithic remains, Iron Age artefacts and is a known Roman Camp. This site is partially disturbed and developed by the western part of Kintore itself. The site is associated with the Severan invasion, ca...
- Glenmailen
- Leuchar BurnLeuchar BurnLeuchar Burn is a stream that rises in the Loch of Skene, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland Initially near the headwaters Leuchar Burn flows in a southerly course; as it approaches the Royal Deeside, the watercourse rotates to the southeast, ultimately forming a boundary between Aberdeenshire and...
- Maryculter HouseMaryculter HouseMaryculter House is an historic structure along the Royal Deeside in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Access to this structure is via the B9077 road. The church and graveyard associated with Maryculter House are designated national monuments. A hotel in modern times, this building is erected on the...
- Ythan WellsYthan WellsYthan Wells, also known as Glenmailen, is a Roman Camp site situated near the farm of Glenmellan, east of the village of Ythanwells in Aberdeenshire, Scotland....
- MuiryfoldMuiryfoldMuiryfold was one of the Roman fortifications built by Septimius Severus in northern Caledonia . The site is located east of Keith in Moray.-History:...