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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 military installation located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. The fort forms part of the defensive network established by Roman forces in south Wales, strategically positioned within the broader conquest and consolidation of the Welsh territories during the first and second centuries AD. The site preserves archaeological evidence of Roman military infrastructure typical of auxiliary forts constructed during this period. The monument is protected under Cadw's schedule of ancient monuments, reflecting its importance to understanding Roman military strategy and settlement patterns in Wales.

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 military installation located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. 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 Britain.

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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