Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Waun Fawr Roman road
Roman · Road

Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road

Wales
Cadw SAM MG320
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road is a Roman transport route located in Wales, forming part of the network of roads that connected Roman military and civilian settlements across the province. The road dates to the Roman period of occupation and represents the infrastructure through which the Roman authorities maintained communication and supply lines across the Welsh uplands. The physical remains survive as an earthwork feature on the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman engineering practices in a challenging terrain. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance as archaeological evidence of Roman road-building technology and the strategic organisation of Roman Wales.

Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG320. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road?

Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road is a Roman transport route located in Wales, forming part of the network of roads that connected Roman military and civilian settlements across the province. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG320.

What period does Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road date from?

Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road?

Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road 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 MG320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone (8.8 km), Pen y Groes Uchaf Cairn (9.1 km), Bryn Du hut circle (9.7 km).

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