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Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR431
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. The fort was established as part of the Roman military infrastructure controlling the upland regions of South Wales during the occupation period. The site occupies a strategically positioned location that would have served to monitor and secure the surrounding territory, typical of forts constructed along the frontier zones of Roman Britain. Archaeological evidence indicates the fort followed standard Roman fort design principles, with its physical remains now forming an important archaeological monument recorded in the Cadw schedule of monuments.

Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort?

Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR431.

What period does Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort date from?

Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort 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 Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort?

Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort 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 BR431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn-Brynich Roman Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed y Caerau Camp (3.4 km), Coed y Brenin Enclosure (3.5 km), Plas-y-Gaer Camp (4.9 km).

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