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, forming part of the defensive network established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The fort dates to the early Roman period and was strategically positioned to control the local landscape and facilitate military operations in this region of Wales. The site preserves earthwork remains that indicate its original fortification design, though substantial excavation and investigation would be required to fully establish the chronology and functional details of the installation. The fort represents an important component of Roman military infrastructure in the frontier zone of Roman Wales.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Caerau Roman Site?

Caerau Roman Site is a Roman fort located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the defensive network established during the Roman occupation of Britain. 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 Britain.

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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