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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 situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the first century AD. The site represents one of the temporary military installations established during the Roman advance into Wales, likely associated with the campaigns of the mid-first century. The camp's earthworks remain visible as defensive ditches and ramparts characteristic of Roman military engineering, though the structure has been subject to erosion and agricultural activity over two millennia. Its location within the Welsh uplands reflects the strategic importance of securing this region during Rome's conquest and consolidation of Britain.

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 situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the first century AD. 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 the UK.

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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