Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaermead Roman Site
Roman · Villa

Caermead Roman Site

Wales
Cadw SAM GM020
Period
Roman
Site type
Villa
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caermead Roman Site is a Roman domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM020. The site comprises the remains of a villa and associated structures dating to the Roman period, reflecting the settlement patterns and agricultural organisation of Roman-occupied Wales. Physical evidence at the site includes structural foundations and artefactual material consistent with a rural Roman domestic establishment, though detailed archaeological investigation remains limited in the published record. The site represents an important example of the Romano-British villa economy and the extent of Roman influence in Welsh territories during the imperial occupation.

Caermead Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caermead Roman Site?

Caermead Roman Site is a Roman domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM020. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM020.

What period does Caermead Roman Site date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Caermead Roman Site?

Caermead 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 GM020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caermead Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantwit Major Gatehouse (1.5 km), The Chantry House (1.5 km), Llantwit Major Dovecot (1.6 km).

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