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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, dating to the Romano-British period. The site represents evidence of Roman settlement and occupation in the Welsh interior, an area where such domestic establishments are comparatively rare in the archaeological record. The monument is recorded as a villa or associated domestic complex, reflecting the Romano-British adaptation of settlement patterns in this region during the occupation period. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological significance for understanding Roman settlement strategies and daily life in Wales beyond the military frontier zone.

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, dating to the Romano-British period. 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 the UK.

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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