Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp
Roman · Marching Camp

Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM GM267
Period
Roman
Site type
Marching Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp is a Roman marching camp situated in Wales, dating to the period of Roman military operations in Britain. The camp represents one of the temporary fortifications established by Roman forces during their campaigns of conquest and consolidation in Wales, likely constructed during the first century AD campaigns of expansion into the Welsh territories. The site is defined by the characteristic ditched and ramparted defences typical of Roman temporary camps, which would have housed a mobile military force during field operations. Its preservation and scheduled monument status reflect its importance as evidence of Roman military strategy and the logistical infrastructure supporting Roman control of the Welsh borderlands and interior regions.

Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM267. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp?

Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp is a Roman marching camp situated in Wales, dating to the period of Roman military operations in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM267.

What period does Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp date from?

Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp dates from the roman period, and is classified as a marching camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp?

Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp 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 GM267.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhiw Saeson Caerau (4.9 km), Llantrisant Castle (5 km), Five Round Barrows on Garth Hill (5.8 km).

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