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Abergavenny Roman Fort

Wales
Cadw SAM MM193
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abergavenny Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. The fort was established during the Roman conquest and occupation of Wales, serving as a strategic military installation to control the surrounding territory and maintain Roman authority in the region. The site preserves the typical playing-card layout characteristic of Roman forts, with evidence of multiple phases of occupation and reconstruction reflecting changing military requirements throughout the Roman period. Archaeological investigations have revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence that contribute to our understanding of Roman military deployment and the Romanisation process in Wales during this era.

Abergavenny Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM193. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abergavenny Roman Fort?

Abergavenny Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM193.

What period does Abergavenny Roman Fort date from?

Abergavenny 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 Abergavenny Roman Fort?

Abergavenny 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 MM193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abergavenny Roman Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover (5 km), Llanvihangel Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross (6.7 km), Blaenafon Ironworks (6.9 km).

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