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πŸ›οΈ Karbantorigon-Bankhead

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πŸ›οΈ Karbantorigon-Bankhead
Roman auxiliary fort in southern Scotland, 1st–2nd century AD


🕐 3 min read · Updated 10 Apr 2026 at 19:02
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Established: circa AD 80 under the Flavian dynasty
  • Location: Scottish Borders near Jedburgh, controlling Teviot Valley
  • Garrison: approximately 500–1,000 auxiliary troops
  • Occupation: intermittent use until approximately AD 180

Karbantorigon-Bankhead is a Roman auxiliary fort in the Scottish Borders that served as a strategic military installation during ...

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