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Gelligaer Roman Site is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the late first and second centuries AD. The fort was established as part of the Roman military infrastructure during the conquest and consolidation of Wales, serving strategically along communication and supply routes in the region. Archaeological investigation has revealed the characteristic features of a Romano-British fort, including defensive ditches and structural remains that reflect its function as a military installation. The site represents an important example of Roman defensive architecture in Wales and contributes to understanding Roman frontier strategy and occupation patterns in the Welsh uplands.
Gelligaer Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM016. View the official record →
Gelligaer Roman Site is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the late first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM016.
Gelligaer Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Gelligaer 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 GM016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garnedd Lwyd (7.2 km), Cross Ridge Dyke & Earthwork on Cefn Eglwysilan (7.7 km), Twyn-Yr-Oerfel Round Barrows (8.2 km).
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