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Roman · Practice Camp

Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks

Wales
Cadw SAM GM269
Period
Roman
Site type
Practice Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks is a Roman defence or practice camp situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM269. The site dates to the Roman period and consists of earthwork remains that reflect Roman military engineering and occupation practices in Wales. The camp's physical character is defined by defensive ditches and ramparts typical of Roman temporary or auxiliary installations, though its precise chronology and functional purpose remain subjects of archaeological study. Its presence in the Welsh landscape attests to Roman military activity and territorial control in this region during the Roman occupation of Britain.

Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks?

Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks is a Roman defence or practice camp situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM269. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM269.

What period does Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks date from?

Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks dates from the roman period, and is classified as a practice camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks?

Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks 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 GM269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Carn-Goch Roman Earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clyne Wood Colliery Steam Winding Machine (5.2 km), Clyne Valley Shaft Mounds (5.2 km), Clyne Wood Coal Level (5.9 km).

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