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Pen y lan Roman Site

Wales
Cadw SAM GM296
Period
Roman
Site type
Settlement
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen y lan Roman Site is a Roman civil settlement and settlement complex located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM296. The site represents evidence of Roman-period occupation and activity in the Welsh interior, reflecting the military and administrative presence established following the Roman conquest of Britain. Physical remains at the site indicate settlement structures consistent with the Roman period, though the precise chronology and extent of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study. The site contributes to understanding of Roman settlement patterns beyond the major forts and villas of Roman Britain, particularly in areas of Wales where archaeological evidence of civilian activity is less abundant.

Pen y lan Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen y lan Roman Site?

Pen y lan Roman Site is a Roman civil settlement and settlement complex located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM296. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM296.

What period does Pen y lan Roman Site date from?

Pen y lan Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen y lan Roman Site?

Pen y lan 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 GM296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen y lan Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Wreck of the "Louisa" (5 km), Leckwith Bridge (5.2 km), Queen Alexandra Dock Harbour Defence Gun Emplacement (5.5 km).

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