Scheduled MonumentsWalesAnnell Aqueduct (upper section)
Roman · Aqueduct

Annell Aqueduct (upper section)

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM211
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 (upper section) is a Roman water supply structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The aqueduct forms part of the Roman water management infrastructure that served the region during the Roman occupation of Britain. The surviving upper section demonstrates the engineering methods employed by Roman builders to convey water across the landscape, utilising masonry construction typical of Romano-British hydraulic works. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw protection, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Roman settlement and infrastructure development in South Wales.

Annell Aqueduct (upper section) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Annell Aqueduct (upper section)?

Annell Aqueduct (upper section) is a Roman water supply structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM211.

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

Annell Aqueduct (upper 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 (upper section)?

Annell Aqueduct (upper 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 CM211.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nantiwrch round barrow (3.3 km), Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct (4.1 km), Dolaucothi Gold Mines (4.3 km).

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