Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill
Roman · Enclosure

Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill

Wales
Cadw SAM MG081
Period
Roman
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill is a Roman enclosure located on the Breiddin Hill near Welshpool in Powys, Wales. The site dates to the Roman period and represents military infrastructure associated with Roman occupation and control of the region. The enclosure comprises defensive earthworks typical of Roman auxiliary forts and temporary camps, positioned strategically on elevated terrain that afforded control over the surrounding landscape and communication routes through central Wales. Archaeological investigation and survey work have established the site's Roman military character, contributing to understanding of Rome's military presence in this frontier zone during the period of Roman Britain.

Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill?

Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill is a Roman enclosure located on the Breiddin Hill near Welshpool in Powys, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG081.

What period does Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill date from?

Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill dates from the roman period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill?

Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill 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 MG081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp & Fields on New Pieces, Breiddin Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 290m north of Upper House Farm (7.1 km), Black Bank Camp (7.3 km), Offa's Dyke: South of School House (7.4 km).

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