Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr
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Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM389
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr is a small Roman auxiliary installation situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The fortlet represents one of a series of military installations established by Roman forces to control and garrison the Welsh interior, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during Rome's campaigns in Wales. The site's precise physical dimensions and structural remains have been documented through archaeological survey, though the fortlet's modest size indicates it served a supporting role within the broader network of Roman frontier defence. Its location in the upland terrain of Carmarthenshire underscores the Roman military's investment in securing routes through difficult topography during their subjugation and control of the Welsh territories.

Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM389. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr?

Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr is a small Roman auxiliary installation situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM389.

What period does Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr date from?

Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr 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 Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr?

Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr 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 CM389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanwrda Castle Mound (2.4 km), Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn (2.8 km), Cwm-Bran Camp (3.4 km).

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