Scheduled MonumentsWalesFort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr
Roman · Fort

Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr

Wales
Cadw SAM MM096
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr is a Roman fort located in Wales, dating to the period of Roman military occupation in Britain. The site represents part of the defensive infrastructure established by Rome to control and garrison the Welsh territories during the imperial period. The fort's physical remains reflect typical Roman military architecture and planning conventions of its era. The monument is recorded within the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments, indicating its recognised archaeological and historical importance to the Welsh cultural heritage record.

Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM096. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr?

Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr is a Roman fort located in Wales, dating to the period of Roman military occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM096.

What period does Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr date from?

Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr?

Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr 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 MM096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort South of Pen-Llwyn-Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bedwas Churchyard Cross (6.1 km), Machen Forge and Tinplate Works (7.1 km), Rudry Ironworks (7.4 km).

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