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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 located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. The fort was established as part of the Roman military infrastructure in Wales during the conquest and consolidation of the province, likely serving as a defensive and administrative centre. The site occupies a commanding position on high ground, typical of Roman fort placement strategy in difficult terrain. Physical remains include the characteristic ditched defences and internal structures associated with auxiliary installations of this period, though the fort has been substantially eroded by subsequent agricultural use and natural processes.

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 located 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 Britain.

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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