Scheduled MonumentsWalesDolauhirion, section of Roman road N of
Roman · Road

Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM366
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dolauhirion is a Roman road located north of Dolauhirion in Carmarthenshire, Wales, forming part of the wider network of Roman transport infrastructure that connected military and civilian settlements across the province of Britannia. The road dates to the Roman occupation period, likely established during the first and second centuries AD as part of the strategic communications network linking forts and towns throughout Wales and the Welsh Marches. The surviving section preserves evidence of Roman road construction techniques, including metalling and drainage features characteristic of Roman military engineering standards. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, the site remains significant for understanding Roman logistics and the penetration of Roman control into the upland regions of South Wales.

Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM366. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of?

Dolauhirion is a Roman road located north of Dolauhirion in Carmarthenshire, Wales, forming part of the wider network of Roman transport infrastructure that connected military and civilian settlements across the province of Britannia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM366.

What period does Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of date from?

Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of?

Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of 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 CM366.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Waunberllan (6.4 km), Pen Caenewydd ring cairn (7.9 km), Tomen y Rhos round cairn (8 km).

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