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Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct is a Roman water supply system in Carmarthenshire, Wales, constructed to serve the gold mining operations at Dolaucothi during the Roman occupation of Britain. Dating to the first and second centuries AD, the aqueduct represents one of the most significant examples of Roman engineering in Wales, channelling water from the Cothi River to power the extraction and processing of gold ore at what was an important imperial mining site. The structure demonstrates the Romans' sophisticated hydraulic technology, with surviving sections revealing the carefully constructed stone and masonry channels designed to maintain a consistent gradient for water flow. The aqueduct's presence underscores the scale and economic importance of Roman mining activities in Wales and the substantial investment the imperial authorities made in extracting precious metals from the province.
Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM200. View the official record →
Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct is a Roman water supply system in Carmarthenshire, Wales, constructed to serve the gold mining operations at Dolaucothi during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM200.
Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct dates from the roman period, and is classified as a aqueduct. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Dolaucothi 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 CM200.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolaucothi Gold Mines (0.3 km), Dolaucothi Mound (0.4 km), Nant Cilgwyn standing stone (3.3 km).
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