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Pumpsaint Roman Fort

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM226
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pumpsaint Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated in the upland region of the Tywi Valley. The fort dates to the Roman occupation of Britain, established as part of the military infrastructure deployed to control and defend the mineral-rich territories of Wales, particularly in relation to gold extraction activities at nearby Dolaucothi. The site preserves earthwork remains characteristic of Roman fort construction, including defensive ditches and ramparts that define its plan. Pumpsaint represents an important element of the Roman military network in mid-Wales and reflects the strategic importance of the area during the imperial period.

Pumpsaint Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pumpsaint Roman Fort?

Pumpsaint Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated in the upland region of the Tywi Valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM226.

What period does Pumpsaint Roman Fort date from?

Pumpsaint Roman Fort dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pumpsaint Roman Fort?

Pumpsaint Roman Fort 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 CM226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pumpsaint Roman Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolaucothi Mound (0.6 km), Dolaucothi Gold Mines (0.9 km), Dolaucothi Roman Aqueduct (1 km).

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