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Roman · Villa

Knap Roman Site

Wales
Cadw SAM GM419
Period
Roman
Site type
Villa
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knap Roman Site is a Roman domestic settlement located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Roman period of Britain. The site comprises the remains of a villa and associated structures that reflect the occupation and exploitation of this part of south Wales during the Roman era. Archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding Roman settlement patterns and rural economy in the south Welsh region during the imperial period. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance for the archaeological record of Roman Wales.

Knap Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM419. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knap Roman Site?

Knap Roman Site is a Roman domestic settlement located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Roman period of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM419.

What period does Knap Roman Site date from?

Knap Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a villa. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Knap Roman Site?

Knap 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 GM419.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knap Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barry Castle (0.7 km), Westward Corner Round Barrow (0.8 km), Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (1.1 km).

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