Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn
Roman · Fort

Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD134
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn is a Roman auxiliary fort situated in Ceredigion, Wales. The fort dates to the Roman occupation period and represents one of the military installations constructed as part of Rome's defensive strategy in Wales. The site's earthworks preserve evidence of the fort's layout and construction, though the precise details of its garrison and occupation history remain subjects of archaeological inquiry. Its location in the upland regions of Ceredigion reflects the Roman military's engagement with the challenging terrain of post-conquest Wales.

Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn?

Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn is a Roman auxiliary fort situated in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD134.

What period does Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn date from?

Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn 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 Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn?

Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn 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 CD134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gors Defended Enclosure (4.2 km), Castle Hill Sculptured Stone (Moved into Llanilar Church) (6.2 km), Pant Mawr Hillfort (6.4 km).

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