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
Boundary

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. The monument represents part of the Roman hydraulic infrastructure serving the region during the imperial period. The lower section survives as archaeological evidence of Roman engineering practices in Wales, demonstrating the technical sophistication employed in water management systems across the province. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (reference CM210), the site contributes to our understanding of Roman settlement patterns and resource infrastructure in south Wales.

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. 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 Britain.

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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