Roman Penetration in Strathclyde South of the Antonine Wall PART ONE: THE TOPOGRAPHICAL FRAMEWORK

Summary Our knowledge of the pattern of Roman occupation in SW Scotland is limited by significant gaps not least of primary sites on the littoral fringe. This article follows Keppie's forward looking review (Keppie 1993) by providing a framework for extending our knowledge through archival research, fieldwork and examination of local material. In Part One, postulated as well as established Roman roads are examined along with adjacent Roman and Romano-British sites and finds. In Part Two, the evidence presented in Part One will be assessed as to its significance for the pattern of Romanisation in Strathclyde S of the Antonine Wall.