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 located in Wales, positioned within the defensive network of Roman Britain during the conquest and occupation of Wales. The site dates to the first and second centuries AD, representing the military infrastructure employed during the Roman advance into the Welsh territories. The camp exhibits the characteristic rectangular layout typical of Roman temporary fortifications, with evidence of defensive earthworks that would have protected troops during their campaigns. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Pen-y-Coedcae preserves important archaeological evidence of Roman military strategy and movement patterns in the borderlands of the empire.

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 located in Wales, positioned within the defensive network of Roman Britain during the conquest and occupation of Wales. 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 Britain.

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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