Scheduled MonumentsWalesGreat Bulmore Roman settlement
Roman · Civil settlement

Great Bulmore Roman settlement

Wales
Cadw SAM MM176
Period
Roman
Site type
Civil settlement
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Bulmore is a Roman civil settlement located in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, dating to the Roman period. The site comprises the remains of Romano-British occupation within the wider landscape of Roman Wales, representing settlement activity during the period of Roman control. Archaeological investigation and field survey have identified structural evidence and artefactual material consistent with civilian habitation rather than military installation. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM176, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding Roman settlement patterns and civilian life in Wales during the Roman occupation.

Great Bulmore Roman settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM176. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Great Bulmore Roman settlement?

Great Bulmore is a Roman civil settlement located in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM176.

What period does Great Bulmore Roman settlement date from?

Great Bulmore Roman settlement dates from the roman period, and is classified as a civil settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Great Bulmore Roman settlement?

Great Bulmore Roman settlement 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 MM176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great Bulmore Roman settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (2.6 km), Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood (3.3 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (3.6 km).

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