Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook
Roman · Marching Camp

Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook

Wales
Cadw SAM GM367
Period
Roman
Site type
Marching Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook is a Roman defence and marching camp situated in Wales. The camp represents the temporary military infrastructure of the Roman period, when such fortified enclosures were constructed to provide overnight shelter and secure positions for mobile legionary forces during campaigns and movements across the Welsh landscape. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as a surviving example of Roman military organisation and strategy in the region.

Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM367. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook?

Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook is a Roman defence and marching camp situated in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM367.

What period does Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook date from?

Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook dates from the roman period, and is classified as a marching camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook?

Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook 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 GM367.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Marching Camp South West of Melin Court Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn yr Argoed Camp (6 km), Nant Herbert Camp (6.2 km), Pont Fawr Aqueduct / Viaduct (7.2 km).

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