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Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD129
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanio Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated in the Teifi Valley near the settlement of Llanio. The fort dates to the first and second centuries AD and formed part of the Roman military infrastructure established to control the upland regions of Wales and secure lines of communication through difficult terrain. The site encompasses the fort's defensive structures alongside substantial remains of a Roman bathhouse, which testify to the amenities provided for the garrison. Excavations and surface survey have revealed the characteristic layout of a Roman fort with its associated civilian and military facilities, making it an important example of Roman military presence in the Welsh interior.

Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse?

Llanio Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated in the Teifi Valley near the settlement of Llanio. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD129.

What period does Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse date from?

Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse 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 Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse?

Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse 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 CD129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanio Roman Fort and Bathhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fawr Round Cairn (6.5 km), Castell Goetre (6.7 km), Moelfryn Round Cairn (6.8 km).

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