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Roman · Aqueduct

Cothi Roman Aqueduct

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM213
Period
Roman
Site type
Aqueduct
Broad class
Water Supply and Drainage
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cothi Roman Aqueduct is a Roman water supply structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. The aqueduct formed part of the water management infrastructure serving the Roman settlement and military installations in the region, reflecting the engineering sophistication brought to Wales during the Roman presence. The structure represents evidence of Roman hydraulic engineering practices adapted to the Welsh landscape and demonstrates the importance placed on reliable water supply for Roman communities and garrisons. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains a significant archaeological record of Roman infrastructure development in Wales.

Cothi Roman Aqueduct is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cothi Roman Aqueduct?

Cothi Roman Aqueduct is a Roman water supply structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM213.

What period does Cothi Roman Aqueduct date from?

Cothi Roman Aqueduct dates from the roman period, and is classified as a aqueduct. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cothi Roman Aqueduct?

Cothi Roman Aqueduct 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 CM213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cothi Roman Aqueduct?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct (3.3 km), Dolaucothi Mound (3.5 km), Dolaucothi Gold Mines (3.5 km).

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