Rediscovering Antonine Wall Cadder Bench Installed
The Provost had the honour of unveiling new works celebrating East Dunbartonshire’s Roman heritage.
The installation comprising of a stone bench, replica carvings, stone cairns, and interpretation panels is located on the canal towpath, Bishopbriggs.
The bench sits on the opposite side of the canal from the location of Roman Cadder Fort that was part of the Antonine Wall, the most northerly point of the Roman Empire.
Bench project
The project developed in collaboration with Bishopbriggs Community Council, was part of the wider Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project. The £2.1 million project’s aim was to improve awareness and engagement with the site among local communities along the line of the Wall as well as from visitors from further afield. Other projects delivered in East Dunbartonshire include the Roman-themed play area at Peel Park, a replica distance stone in Twechar, a Roman Granary Garden in Bearsden and a new Roman inspired mural in Kirkintilloch.
Provost and group around and on the bench.Provost Gillian Renwick said,
It is so important that we continue to celebrate our local history and protect our heritage for future generations with fabulous projects like this one.
People and organisations
So many people and organisations have come together to make it happen and the result is something truly outstanding that the local community can be proud of. Thanks to everyone involved."
