Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus
Roman · Vicus

Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus

Wales
Cadw SAM MG242
Period
Roman
Site type
Vicus
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus is a Roman military installation and associated civilian settlement located in Powys, Wales, dating to the second century AD. The fort was established as part of Rome's control of mid-Wales, serving as a strategic outpost along the road network that connected the legionary fortress at Caerleon with other installations in the territory of the Ordovices. The vicus, or civilian settlement, developed adjacent to the fort and accommodated merchants, craftspeople, and families who serviced the military garrison. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefacts characteristic of Roman occupation, with the designated section in the southern part of the vicus representing an important area of civilian activity within this frontier settlement.

Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus?

Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus is a Roman military installation and associated civilian settlement located in Powys, Wales, dating to the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG242.

What period does Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus date from?

Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus?

Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern 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 MG242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandinam Hall Enclosure (1.8 km), The Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (2 km), Cefn Carnedd Camp (2.2 km).

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