Walk : From Romans until the Industrial Revolution in Duntocher and Hardgate

From Romans until the Industrial Revolution in Duntocher and Hardgate.

On the 7th July 2008 the Antonine Wall was listed as an extension to the World Heritage Site The Frontiers of the Roman Empire, by UNESCO, joining Hadrian's Wall and the Limes Germanicus, the Germanic and Raetian Frontiers, in Germany. The structure was named after the Emperor Antoninus Pius (86AD-161AD) who had ordered the reconquest of southern Scotland moving the Roman Frontier north from his predecessor's frontier of Hadrian's Wall between the Solway and the Tyne.

Now predominantly suburban, what was the western end of the Antonine Wall in time became the setting for various emerging industries.

A GUIDED WALK with Sam Gibson and David Carson.Wednesday 7th September at 2:30pm.
Meet at Goldenhill Park gate at Hardgate Roundabout.
Duration 1.5 hrs

This walk covers the Romans through to the vestiges of a surprising variety of mills and forges.
These popular trails expand on the excellent heritage trail brochures which can be obtained from local libraries or online at:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/media/2619055/antonine.pdf

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/media/2619071/duntocher.pdf