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Caersws Roman road

Wales
Cadw SAM MG324
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caersws Roman road is a Roman transport route in Montgomeryshire, Wales, that formed part of the strategic network connecting Roman military and civilian settlements across mid-Wales during the imperial period. The road is associated with the Roman fort at Caersws itself, which served as a significant installation on the route linking the legionary fortress at Caernarfon to the south and east. The surviving sections of the road retain characteristic Roman engineering features, including evidence of metalled surface construction typical of Roman military roads in Britain. The route dates primarily to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, reflecting the period of active Roman military campaigning and occupation in Wales.

Caersws Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caersws Roman road?

Caersws Roman road is a Roman transport route in Montgomeryshire, Wales, that formed part of the strategic network connecting Roman military and civilian settlements across mid-Wales during the imperial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG324.

What period does Caersws Roman road date from?

Caersws Roman road dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caersws Roman road?

Caersws Roman road 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 MG324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caersws Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Carnedd Camp (1.8 km), Llandinam Hall Enclosure (2.9 km), The Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (3.9 km).

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