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Caersws Roman Site

Wales
Cadw SAM MG001
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caersws Roman Site is a Roman fort located in Montgomeryshire, Wales, situated strategically on the Afon Clywedog. The fort dates to the first and second centuries AD and formed part of the Roman military infrastructure in mid-Wales, serving to control the local population and facilitate communication across the region. The site comprises earthwork remains visible as a roughly rectangular enclosure with ditch systems characteristic of auxiliary forts of the period. Caersws held particular importance as one of the most westerly Roman establishments in Wales, positioned to consolidate Roman authority in the upland areas of central Wales during the campaigns of military consolidation following the invasion of AD 43.

Caersws Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caersws Roman Site?

Caersws Roman Site is a Roman fort located in Montgomeryshire, Wales, situated strategically on the Afon Clywedog. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG001.

What period does Caersws Roman Site date from?

Caersws Roman Site 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 Site?

Caersws 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 MG001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caersws Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandinam Hall Enclosure (2 km), The Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (2 km), Cefn Carnedd Camp (2.4 km).

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