Scheduled MonumentsWalesRectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf
Roman · Practice Camp

Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf

Wales
Cadw SAM GM164
Period
Roman
Site type
Practice Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf is a Roman defence or practice camp located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM164. The site comprises rectangular earthwork remains that reflect Roman military engineering practices, typically dating to the Roman occupation period of Britain. Such camps served either as temporary or semi-permanent installations for military training and defence purposes during the Roman Imperial presence in Wales. The surviving earthwork structure preserves evidence of Roman fortification methods and garrison organisation in this region.

Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf?

Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf is a Roman defence or practice camp located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM164. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM164.

What period does Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf date from?

Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf dates from the roman period, and is classified as a practice camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf?

Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf 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 GM164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular Earthworks 530m SSW of Heol-Ddu-Uchaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carneddi Llwydion (8 km), Two Round Cairns on the Bryn (8.3 km), Bryn Owen Farm Cairns, Llanfabon (8.4 km).

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