Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerau Roman Site
Roman · Fort

Caerau Roman Site

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR148
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerau Roman Site is a Roman fort located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. The site represents one of the defensive installations established by Roman forces in the upland regions of Wales, reflecting the strategic military considerations of the occupying power in controlling this challenging terrain. The fort's physical remains, visible as earthwork features, provide archaeological evidence of Roman military organisation and infrastructure in the Welsh interior during the imperial period.

Caerau Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerau Roman Site?

Caerau Roman Site is a Roman fort located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR148.

What period does Caerau Roman Site date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Caerau Roman Site?

Caerau 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 BR148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerau Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caerau Castle Mound (0.1 km), Fforest Castle Mound (1.9 km), Tynewydd Roman road (2 km).

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