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Within Falkirk District, along the route of the Antonine Wall, many interesting finds have been uncovered. Roman shoes, fragments of pottery, an iron axehead and an iron javelin are among the items on display in Kinneil Museum. A bronze strap fitting, possibly worn by one of the soldiers, is one of the most interesting items. At Bridgeness, in 1868, a stone 'distance slab' was found, and was subsequently presented to the National Museum of Antiquities in Edinburgh. A replica of the slab's inscription can been seen in Harbour Road, Bo'ness. Falkirk Museum Service hold an extensive collection of other finds, including pottery, jewellery and weaponry, and it is planned to display some of these items at a future date. Kenniel Estate - Bo'ness
Polmonthill - Nr. GrangemouthFrom Kinneil, the Antonmc Wall ran westwards on the crest of the high ground A small part of the ditch can still be seen parallel to and on the north side of Polmonthill ski slope although it is far shallower than it was originally.
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Kinneil Museum and Fortlet
Kinneil Estate
Bo'ness
Contact
Falkirk Museums
Callendar House
Callendar Park
Falkirk
FK1 1YR
Tel : 01506 778530
Fax : 01324 503771
Website:www.falkirkmuseums.demon.co.uk
All photographs used © Falkirk Museum Service