Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm
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Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM368
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm is a Roman transport route in Carmarthenshire, Wales, forming part of the road network established during the Roman occupation of Britain. The route is documented in the archaeological record as a significant communication and supply line connecting Roman settlements across the region. The physical remains survive as an earthwork feature visible in the landscape, demonstrating the engineering standards characteristic of Roman road construction. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM368, reflecting its importance to understanding Roman military and civilian infrastructure in south Wales during the period of occupation from the first to fourth centuries AD.

Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM368. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm?

Roman Road c. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM368.

What period does Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm date from?

Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan 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. 400m S of Benlan Farm?

Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan 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 CM368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berrisbrook Standing Stones (0.4 km), Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr (3.4 km), Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn (4.5 km).

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