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Roman · Fort

Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN010
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn-y-Gefeiliau is a Roman fort situated in Conwy, North Wales, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site represents part of Rome's military infrastructure in Wales, strategically positioned within the landscape of Roman settlement and defence in the region. The fort's remains survive as earthwork features visible in the topography, reflecting the standard construction methods employed by Roman military engineers during their occupation of the province. As a designated Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, the site remains significant for understanding Roman military organisation and the extent of Roman control across North Wales during the Imperial period.

Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site?

Bryn-y-Gefeiliau is a Roman fort situated in Conwy, North Wales, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN010.

What period does Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site date from?

Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site 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 Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site?

Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site 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 CN010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of (2.5 km), Hafodlas Slate Quarry Mills and Associated Features (3.5 km), Pont y Pair (4.6 km).

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