Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaen-Cwmbach Camp
Roman · Marching Camp

Blaen-Cwmbach Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM258
Period
Roman
Site type
Marching Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaen-Cwmbach Camp is a Roman marching camp located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the first century AD. The site preserves earthwork defences characteristic of temporary Roman military installations, with surviving banks and ditches that mark its perimeter. Its position within the landscape reflects Roman military strategy during the conquest and consolidation of Wales, likely serving as a staging post during campaigns in the region. The camp remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Roman operational infrastructure in this area of South Wales.

Blaen-Cwmbach Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaen-Cwmbach Camp?

Blaen-Cwmbach Camp is a Roman marching camp located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the first century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM258.

What period does Blaen-Cwmbach Camp date from?

Blaen-Cwmbach 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 Blaen-Cwmbach Camp?

Blaen-Cwmbach 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 GM258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaen-Cwmbach Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwmafan copper works flue (5.7 km), Craig Ty-Isaf Camp (6.8 km), Cae'r Mynydd Ventilation Furnace and Mine (7 km).

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