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Abererbwll Roman fort

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM373
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abererbwll Roman fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated within the frontier zone of Roman Britain's western territories. The fort dates to the first and second centuries AD and formed part of the Roman military infrastructure established to control and garrison the Welsh interior following the initial conquest of Wales under the Flavian emperors. Archaeological investigation has identified characteristic features of Roman fort design at the site, including evidence of defensive works and internal structures consistent with auxiliary occupation. The fort represents an important marker of Rome's military presence in south Wales during the imperial period, contributing to understanding of how Roman forces maintained control over the region during the early centuries of occupation.

Abererbwll Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM373. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abererbwll Roman fort?

Abererbwll Roman fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated within the frontier zone of Roman Britain's western territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM373.

What period does Abererbwll Roman fort date from?

Abererbwll Roman fort dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Abererbwll Roman fort?

Abererbwll Roman fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CM373.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abererbwll Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clawdd British (4.8 km), Enclosure 500m W of Dixies Corner (5.3 km), Garn Wen Round Cairn (5.5 km).

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