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Hirfynydd Roman Earthwork is a Roman signal station located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM274. The site comprises earthwork remains representing Romano-British military infrastructure of the imperial period, functioning as part of the wider Roman communication and surveillance network across the Welsh frontier. The station's physical character is defined by defensive earthwork features typical of Roman signal posts, which would have served to relay messages and maintain visual contact with neighbouring installations along established routes. Such stations formed a crucial component of Roman military logistics and territorial control during the occupation of Wales, enabling rapid communication across difficult terrain and supporting the administration of the province.
Hirfynydd Roman Earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM274. View the official record →
Hirfynydd Roman Earthwork is a Roman signal station located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM274. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM274.
Hirfynydd Roman Earthwork dates from the roman period, and is classified as a signal station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Hirfynydd Roman Earthwork 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 GM274.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook (6.7 km), Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook (6.7 km), Pen-Rhiw-Angharad Round Cairns (8.1 km).
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