Scheduled MonumentsWalesAnnell Aqueduct (lower section)
Roman · Aqueduct

Annell Aqueduct (lower section)

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM210
Period
Roman
Site type
Aqueduct
Broad class
Water Supply and Drainage
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Annell Aqueduct (lower section) is a Roman water supply and drainage structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, forming part of the infrastructure associated with Roman settlement and resource management in the region. The lower section represents the surviving portion of an aqueduct system that would have conveyed water across the landscape, demonstrating the engineering capabilities and organisational sophistication of Roman occupation in Wales. The structure dates to the Roman period, reflecting the investment in hydraulic infrastructure characteristic of romanised territories. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it remains an important archaeological record of Roman engineering practices and water management in the western provinces of Britain.

Annell Aqueduct (lower section) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Annell Aqueduct (lower section)?

Annell Aqueduct (lower section) is a Roman water supply and drainage structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, forming part of the infrastructure associated with Roman settlement and resource management in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM210.

What period does Annell Aqueduct (lower section) date from?

Annell Aqueduct (lower section) dates from the roman period, and is classified as a aqueduct. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Annell Aqueduct (lower section)?

Annell Aqueduct (lower section) 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 CM210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Annell Aqueduct (lower section)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolaucothi Gold Mines (1.1 km), Nantiwrch round barrow (3.7 km), Nant Cilgwyn standing stone (3.7 km).

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