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Llys-Brychan Roman Site

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM195
Period
Roman
Site type
Villa
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llys-Brychan is a Roman domestic site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated within the territory of the Roman province of Britannia. The site comprises evidence of Roman occupation dating to the later Roman period, reflecting domestic activity and settlement patterns in this region of south Wales during the Imperial era. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence consistent with Roman-period habitation, contributing to understanding of rural settlement and domestic life in Roman Wales away from major military installations and urban centres.

Llys-Brychan Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM195. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llys-Brychan Roman Site?

Llys-Brychan is a Roman domestic site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated within the territory of the Roman province of Britannia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM195.

What period does Llys-Brychan Roman Site date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Llys-Brychan Roman Site?

Llys-Brychan 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 CM195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llys-Brychan Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pen-y-Clogau (7 km), Moel Gornach settlement (7.6 km), Beddau'r Derwyddon (8 km).

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