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Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography)

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME092
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps is a Roman military installation revealed through aerial photography in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. The site comprises a fort and associated camps that are now visible principally as cropmarks and earthwork features rather than standing structures, demonstrating the value of aerial survey in identifying otherwise obscured Roman military infrastructure. Located in the Snowdonia region, the installation reflects Roman strategic positioning in North Wales during their campaign and subsequent control of the territory. The physical remains, preserved as an archaeological monument under Cadw protection, contribute to understanding Roman military deployment and the conquest of Wales.

Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography)?

Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps is a Roman military installation revealed through aerial photography in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME092.

What period does Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography) date from?

Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography) 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 Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography)?

Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography) 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 ME092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanfor Roman Fort and Camps (revealed by Aerial Photography)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-Ucha'r-Llan Ringwork (0.7 km), Tomen y Bala Castle Mound (0.8 km), Castell Gronw Castle Mound (1.3 km).

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