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Carmarthen Roman Town (part of)

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM234
Period
Roman
Site type
Town
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Carmarthen Roman Town is a Roman civil settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, established as the military fort of Moridvnum in the first century AD. The site represents an important Roman administrative and commercial centre in South Wales, initially founded as a legionary fortress before developing into a civilian town during the second and later centuries. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation and activity spanning several centuries of Roman rule in Britain. The town's strategic location on the River Towy made it a significant node in the Roman military and economic network of south-western Britain.

Carmarthen Roman Town (part of) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carmarthen Roman Town (part of)?

Carmarthen Roman Town is a Roman civil settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, established as the military fort of Moridvnum in the first century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM234.

What period does Carmarthen Roman Town (part of) date from?

Carmarthen Roman Town (part of) dates from the roman period, and is classified as a town. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carmarthen Roman Town (part of)?

Carmarthen Roman Town (part of) 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 CM234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carmarthen Roman Town (part of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech (5.7 km), Standing Stone NNW of Clomendy (6.2 km), Meini Llwydion Burial Chamber (6.3 km).

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