Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork
Roman · Enclosure

Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN100
Period
Roman
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork is a Roman enclosure located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The monument comprises a rectangular defensive work constructed with earthen banks, characteristic of Roman military installations or administrative sites established during the campaigns and subsequent occupation of Wales. Its precise function within the Roman settlement pattern of Anglesey remains a subject of archaeological study, though such rectangular enclosures typically served as fortified positions for military garrisons or civil administrative centres. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw, the Welsh heritage protection authority.

Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork?

Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork is a Roman enclosure located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN100.

What period does Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork date from?

Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork dates from the roman period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork?

Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork 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 AN100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fodol Ganol Enclosed Hut Group (7.2 km), Coed Nant-y-garth, standing stone to N of (7.4 km), Dinas Camp (8.8 km).

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