Carpow () is a diffuse

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in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is situated immediately to the east of the confluence of the River Tay and

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, 2 km north east of

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Etymology

The name ''Carpow'' is of

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origin. The first element is ''*cair'', meaning "fort, castle", and the second is ''*pol'', meaning "(sluggish) burn" (c.f.

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''caer-pwll'').

Archaeology

Carpow is most notable for its archaeological remains. Mesolithic hunter-gatherers arrived in the area more than 8,000 years ago. Nearby

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standing stones and circles followed the introduction of farming from about 4,000 BC, and a remarkably well preserved

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dated to around 1,000 BC was found in the

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of the River Tay at Carpow. During

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times the settlement was the site of a camp and fort, which was made of stone, signalling the intent to stay for an extended period. An early medieval Picto-Scottish cross fragment once formed part the lintel of a well at Carpow House.

Roman fort

The Roman fort of Carpow was a Roman fortress situated at the confluence of the rivers Tay and Earn.The site record for the Carpow fort at RCAHMS
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. Its occupation also coincided with the campaigns of

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in the area.

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Carpow Roman Fort

Etymology

Archaeology

Roman fort

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