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Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences

Wales
Cadw SAM MG222
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caersws Roman Fort is a Roman military installation located in Montgomeryshire, Wales, constructed during the later first century AD as part of Rome's consolidation of control over mid-Wales. The fort occupies a strategic position in the Severn Valley and formed part of the defensive network established following the Roman advance into Wales under Agricola and his successors. The surviving south-western defensive section represents the fort's perimeter fortifications, comprising ditch and rampart features that demonstrate the standard Roman military engineering practices employed at auxiliary forts throughout the province. The site remains of significance for understanding Roman military deployment and settlement patterns in the Welsh interior during the first and second centuries AD.

Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences?

Caersws Roman Fort is a Roman military installation located in Montgomeryshire, Wales, constructed during the later first century AD as part of Rome's consolidation of control over mid-Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG222.

What period does Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences date from?

Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences 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 Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences?

Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences 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 MG222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandinam Hall Enclosure (1.8 km), Cefn Carnedd Camp (2.1 km), The Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (2.1 km).

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