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Brithdir Roman Fort

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME080
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brithdir Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, in north Wales. The fort dates to the later Roman period and was constructed as part of the defensive network established to control the mineral-rich territories of Wales and maintain security along the frontier regions. The site preserves earthwork remains that reflect typical Roman fort planning, including ditch systems and rampart traces characteristic of auxiliary installations. Brithdir exemplifies the strategic Roman military presence in the Welsh uplands during the occupation of Britain.

Brithdir Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brithdir Roman Fort?

Brithdir Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, in north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME080.

What period does Brithdir Roman Fort date from?

Brithdir Roman Fort dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Brithdir Roman Fort?

Brithdir Roman Fort 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 ME080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brithdir Roman Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anti-invasion Defences 630m E of Cae'r-tyddyn (2.8 km), Nant Helygog ring cairn (2.9 km), Maes Coch Hut Circles (4.4 km).

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