Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm-Brwyn Roman Site
Roman · Farmstead

Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM139
Period
Roman
Site type
Farmstead
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site is a Roman farmstead situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the later Roman period. The site comprises the remains of a small agricultural settlement that reflects the Romano-British occupation of the region and the adaptation of farming practices during Roman rule. The farmstead's location and material culture indicate engagement with both Roman administrative structures and local Celtic communities, representing the everyday economic life of the period rather than military or high-status installations. The archaeological record from Cwm-Brwyn contributes to understanding rural settlement patterns and land use in Roman Wales, a region that remained on the periphery of direct imperial control.

Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM139. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site?

Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site is a Roman farmstead situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the later Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM139.

What period does Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site date from?

Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site?

Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site 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 CM139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm-Brwyn Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Mountain Round Barrow (1.9 km), Pant-Glas Camp (2 km), Castle-Lloyd Round Barrow (2.1 km).

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