Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfrith Roman Site
Roman · Settlement

Ffrith Roman Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL164
Period
Roman
Site type
Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffrith Roman Site is a Roman domestic settlement located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site represents evidence of rural Roman settlement activity in the region, contributing to understanding of how Roman-period communities were distributed across the Welsh landscape beyond major military installations and centres. The settlement has been subject to archaeological investigation and recording, which has documented its physical remains and material culture. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Ffrith preserves an important record of Roman-period domestic occupation in North Wales.

Ffrith Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffrith Roman Site?

Ffrith Roman Site is a Roman domestic settlement located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL164.

What period does Ffrith Roman Site date from?

Ffrith Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ffrith Roman Site?

Ffrith 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 FL164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffrith Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Pentre-Bychan Hall Section, extending 540m S from Bron-Wylfa (7.6 km), Offa's Dyke: Section S of Bryn yr Owen Farm (7.8 km), Hadfod-y-Bwlch Round Barrow (7.9 km).

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