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Roman · Settlement

Pentre Bridge Roman Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL131
Period
Roman
Site type
Settlement
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pentre Bridge Roman Site is a Roman civil settlement located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site represents evidence of Roman civilian activity and settlement patterns in the north Welsh borderlands during the Imperial period. Archaeological investigation has identified structural remains and artefacts consistent with domestic and possibly commercial occupation associated with the Roman military presence in the region. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance for understanding Roman settlement hierarchies and the interaction between military installations and civilian communities in Roman Wales.

Pentre Bridge Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pentre Bridge Roman Site?

Pentre Bridge Roman Site is a Roman civil settlement located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL131.

What period does Pentre Bridge Roman Site date from?

Pentre Bridge 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 Pentre Bridge Roman Site?

Pentre Bridge 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 FL131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pentre Bridge Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section N & E of New Brighton (6.5 km), Taylor's Pottery (6.9 km), Wat's Dyke: Sections S of Bryn y Bal (7.5 km).

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