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Roman · Marching Camp

Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM174
Period
Roman
Site type
Marching Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp is a Roman marching camp located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site represents military infrastructure associated with Roman campaigns in Wales, likely dating to the first or second century AD when Roman forces were consolidating control over the region. The camp's earthwork defences, typical of temporary Roman military installations, would have served to protect troops during their advance through the Welsh landscape. Such camps are valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Roman military strategy and the pattern of conquest and occupation across Wales.

Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp?

Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp is a Roman marching camp located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM174.

What period does Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp date from?

Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp dates from the roman period, and is classified as a marching camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp?

Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp 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 CM174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arosfa Gareg-Llwyd Roman Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Settlements 800m N of Blaenau Farm (8 km), Banwen Gwys Round Cairns (8 km), Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn (8 km).

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