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Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Started by Imperial Dave, April 18, 2023, 12:58:17 PM

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Imperial Dave

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Duncan Head

It looks as if it should have spears sticking out the front to keep cavalry off.
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Erpingham

Is it just me or can anyone else see the markings of a hex grid in the foreground? 

Justin Swanton

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Quote from: Erpingham on April 18, 2023, 03:12:27 PMIs it just me or can anyone else see the markings of a hex grid in the foreground? 

No, square grid. Clearly for training and since they all read the tacticians they would know that changing direction in 90 degree increments wouldn't work on hexes. 8)

Mark G

Quote from: Duncan Head on April 18, 2023, 01:14:25 PMIt looks as if it should have spears sticking out the front to keep cavalry off.

Easy mistake to make, but they are actually to keep the locals off

Ian61

Quote from: Erpingham on April 18, 2023, 03:12:27 PMIs it just me or can anyone else see the markings of a hex grid in the foreground? 

I see that too in the trackways of the scrub.
Ian Piper
Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset