Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Collen
Roman · Fort

Castell Collen

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD001
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Collen is a Roman fort situated near Llandrindod Wells in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the late first or early second century AD. The site occupies a defensive position overlooking the River Ithon and represents part of the Roman military infrastructure established during the conquest and consolidation of Wales. The fort's earthworks remain visible as a series of ditches and ramparts, though the site has not been extensively excavated in modern times. It served as a strategic garrison post within the broader network of Roman forts designed to control the indigenous population and secure the mineral-rich regions of central Wales.

Castell Collen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Collen?

Castell Collen is a Roman fort situated near Llandrindod Wells in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the late first or early second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD001.

What period does Castell Collen date from?

Castell Collen 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 Castell Collen?

Castell Collen 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 RD001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Collen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm-berwyn round cairn (8.9 km), Carneddau Round Cairn (8.9 km), Bryntwppa stone row (9.4 km).

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