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Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws is a Roman military or administrative installation revealed through aerial photographic survey in the Montgomeryshire landscape. The site, located in the upland terrain of mid-Wales northeast of the settlement of Caersws, represents evidence of Roman presence and activity in this frontier region during the occupation period. The earthwork's precise function and dating remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though its identification through aerial archaeology demonstrates the significance of non-invasive survey methods in revealing Roman-period occupation in areas of Wales where surface archaeology is often subtle. The monument lies within a region historically important to Roman military strategy in Wales, where several Roman forts and associated installations are documented.
Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG161. View the official record →
Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws is a Roman military or administrative installation revealed through aerial photographic survey in the Montgomeryshire landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG161.
Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) dates from the roman period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) 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 MG161.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (2 km), Llandinam Hall Enclosure (2.7 km), Cefn Carnedd Camp (3.4 km).
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