Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Rufeinig y Gaer
Roman · Fort

Caer Rufeinig y Gaer

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR001
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Rufeinig y Gaer is a Roman fort located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site occupies a strategic position within the network of military installations established to control and defend the region during Rome's conquest and administration of Wales. The fort's defensive design reflects standard Roman military architecture of the period, with earthwork fortifications that remain visible in the landscape today. Its location and construction demonstrate the importance placed by Roman commanders on maintaining secure garrisons throughout the Welsh territories during the imperial period.

Caer Rufeinig y Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Rufeinig y Gaer?

Caer Rufeinig y Gaer is a Roman fort located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR001.

What period does Caer Rufeinig y Gaer date from?

Caer Rufeinig y Gaer 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 Caer Rufeinig y Gaer?

Caer Rufeinig y Gaer 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 BR001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Rufeinig y Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Waunfaeog Hillfort (5.2 km), Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch (5.5 km), Y Gyrn hut platform (N) (7.2 km).

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