Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog
Roman · Marching Camp

Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR162
Period
Roman
Site type
Marching Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog is a Roman Defence and Marching Camp located in Breconshire, Wales. The site is situated in the upland terrain of the region, typical of locations chosen by Roman forces during their campaigns in Wales during the first and second centuries AD. The camp's physical remains, preserved as earthworks, reflect the standard layout and defensive characteristics of temporary Roman military installations used during the conquest and consolidation of Britain. Such camps served as secure overnight positions for marching legions and auxiliary units engaged in the subjugation and control of the Welsh territories.

Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog?

Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog is a Roman Defence and Marching Camp located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR162.

What period does Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog date from?

Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog dates from the roman period, and is classified as a marching camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog?

Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog 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 BR162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Marching Camp NE of Maen Madog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield (7.9 km), Wernlas hut circle (8 km), Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet (8.1 km).

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