Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm
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Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM369
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm is a Roman transport route in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM369. The road forms part of the Roman communications network established during the period of occupation in Britain, facilitating military movement and trade across the region. The surviving physical remains demonstrate the characteristic construction methods of Roman road engineering, with evidence of the metalled surface and underlying foundation layers typical of roads built to serve frontier zones and administrative centres. This stretch represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Roman connectivity and infrastructure in the western reaches of Roman Wales.

Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM369. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm?

Roman Road c. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM369.

What period does Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm date from?

Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm?

Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm 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 CM369.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolau-Hirion Bridge (2.8 km), Llandovery Roman Site (4 km), Llandovery Castle (4.7 km).

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