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Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus is a Roman military installation and associated civilian settlement in Powys, Wales, dating from the late first century AD through to the early third century AD. The fort was established as part of the Roman conquest and consolidation of Wales, serving as a strategic stronghold in the Severn Valley. The vicus, or civil settlement, developed outside the fort's defensive perimeter to accommodate traders, craftspeople, and the families of soldiers, with the south-eastern section representing typical Romano-British settlement patterns. Archaeological evidence from the site, including pottery, coins, and structural remains, demonstrates sustained occupation and economic activity throughout the Roman period, contributing significantly to understanding of Roman Wales and the interface between military and civilian communities in the province.
Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in SE part of vicus is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG243. View the official record →
Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus is a Roman military installation and associated civilian settlement in Powys, Wales, dating from the late first century AD through to the early third century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG243.
Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in SE part of vicus dates from the roman period, and is classified as a vicus. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in SE part of vicus 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 MG243.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandinam Hall Enclosure (1.9 km), The Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (1.9 km), Cefn Carnedd Camp (2.3 km).
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