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Portskewett Hill Roman Site

Wales
Cadw SAM MM019
Period
Roman
Site type
Villa
Broad class
Unassigned
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Portskewett Hill Roman Site is a Romano-British settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM019. The site, which dates to the Roman period, comprises structural remains and archaeological deposits indicative of occupation during the Romano-British era. Located in the Severn Estuary region, the site contributes to understanding of Romano-British settlement patterns and land use in south Wales during the occupation period. The exact chronological span and functional character of the settlement remain subjects of archaeological investigation, reflecting the complexity of Romano-British rural settlement in the Welsh border landscape.

Portskewett Hill Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM019. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portskewett Hill Roman Site?

Portskewett Hill Roman Site is a Romano-British settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM019. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM019.

What period does Portskewett Hill Roman Site date from?

Portskewett Hill Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a villa. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Portskewett Hill Roman Site?

Portskewett Hill 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 MM019.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portskewett Hill Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett (0.5 km), Harold's House (site of) (0.6 km), Caldicot Castle (unoccupied parts) (1.2 km).

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