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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 Powys, Wales, occupying a strategic position in the Severn valley. The fort was established during the Roman military campaigns in Wales, likely in the mid-first century AD, and served as an important garrison controlling movement through central Wales. Archaeological investigation has revealed remains of the fort's defences and internal structures, indicating a substantial military installation typical of Roman auxiliary forts. The site represents a key element of Rome's conquest and consolidation of Wales, though the fort appears to have been abandoned after a relatively short period of occupation.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Caersws Roman Site?

Caersws Roman Site is a Roman fort located in Powys, Wales, occupying a strategic position in the Severn valley. 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 Britain.

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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