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Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common

Wales
Cadw SAM GM502
Period
Roman
Site type
Practice Camp
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common is a Roman military installation located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM502. The site dates to the Roman period and represents evidence of military training and defensive preparations conducted by Roman forces during their occupation and consolidation of Wales. The camp's physical remains include characteristic features typical of Roman practice camps, such as earthwork fortifications and ditched enclosures that would have served instructional and operational purposes for stationed troops. Such installations are archaeologically significant as they provide insight into Roman military organisation, discipline, and the strategic management of frontier regions during the imperial period.

Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM502. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common?

Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common is a Roman military installation located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM502. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM502.

What period does Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common date from?

Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common 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 on Stafford Common?

Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common 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 GM502.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Practice Camp on Stafford Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trinity Well and Remains of Chapel (8.7 km), St Peter's Chapel & Well, Caswell Bay (8.9 km), Oystermouth Castle (9.2 km).

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