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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 defence and practice camp located in Wales. The site, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM502) by Cadw, represents military infrastructure of the Roman period constructed during the campaigns of consolidation and occupation in Wales. The camp's earthwork defences remain visible as ditches and banks that define its rectangular plan, characteristic of Roman military engineering of the first and second centuries AD. Such practice camps served both training and logistical functions for the Roman forces stationed in Wales, reflecting the strategic importance of military installations in maintaining Roman control over the region.

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 defence and practice camp located in Wales. 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 the UK.

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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