Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu
Roman · Practice Camp

Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME260
Period
Roman
Site type
Practice Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu is a Roman defence and practice camp located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site dates to the Roman period and forms part of the archaeological evidence for Roman military activity in the region. The camp's earthwork remains survive as a discernible feature within the landscape, demonstrating the Roman practice of constructing temporary or semi-permanent fortified positions during campaigns and training operations. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, the site represents the material record of Roman military engineering and strategic deployment in north Wales.

Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu?

Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu is a Roman defence and practice camp located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME260.

What period does Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu date from?

Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu dates from the roman period, and is classified as a practice camp. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu?

Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu 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 ME260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Practice Camps 190m W of Llyn Hiraethlyn (3 km), Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed (3.3 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Ffridd Bodyfuddau (4.3 km).

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