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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 comprises remains of Roman structures indicative of civilian settlement activity rather than military installation, reflecting the pattern of Romano-British habitation in the region. Its archaeological significance lies in providing evidence of Roman domestic life and settlement patterns in North Wales during the Roman imperial period. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system.

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 Britain.

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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