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 situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site dates to the Roman period of occupation in Britain and represents evidence of military infrastructure and training activity within the upland regions of Roman Wales. The camp's physical remains are consistent with temporary or semi-permanent Roman military establishments, reflecting the strategic and logistical demands of maintaining Roman control over this frontier zone. The site is recorded under Cadw's scheduling as a nationally important archaeological monument, preserving evidence of Roman military operations and organisation in the Welsh interior during the imperial period.

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 situated 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 Britain.

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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