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Roman · Marching Camp

Esgairperfedd Marching Camp

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD131
Period
Roman
Site type
Marching Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Esgairperfedd Marching Camp is a Roman temporary marching camp located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the first century AD during the Roman military campaigns in Wales. The site comprises a rectangular enclosure formed by defensive earthworks, typical of the temporary fortifications constructed by Roman legions during their advance and consolidation across the Welsh interior. Its strategic position within the Radnorshire landscape reflects the broader pattern of Roman military penetration into central Wales, likely associated with operations of the first and second centuries AD. The camp's archaeological remains survive as ditches and banks that outline the characteristic playing-card shape of Roman temporary fortifications, providing evidence of the logistical infrastructure supporting Roman military operations in this region.

Esgairperfedd Marching Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Esgairperfedd Marching Camp?

Esgairperfedd Marching Camp is a Roman temporary marching camp located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the first century AD during the Roman military campaigns in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD131.

What period does Esgairperfedd Marching Camp date from?

Esgairperfedd Marching Camp dates from the roman period, and is classified as a marching camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Esgairperfedd Marching Camp?

Esgairperfedd Marching Camp 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 RD131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Esgairperfedd Marching Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Cairn on Esgair Ceiliog (9.6 km), Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod (9.8 km), Nant-y-Car South Lead Mine (9.8 km).

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