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 installation located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's scheduled ancient monuments register. The site represents evidence of Roman military operations during the period of conquest and consolidation in Wales, likely dating to the first century AD when Roman forces were actively campaigning in the region. The camp's physical character, typical of Roman marching camps, would have comprised a temporary or semi-permanent fortified enclosure designed to accommodate troops during military manoeuvres. Such installations are significant for understanding Roman military strategy and logistics in their occupation of Wales, demonstrating the extent and nature of the Roman military presence beyond permanent fort establishments.

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 installation located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's scheduled ancient monuments register. 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 the UK.

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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