Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed
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Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME262
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Communications
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed is a scheduled ancient monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. This road segment forms part of the Roman communications network that traversed the upland regions of Wales during the Roman occupation of Britain. The road extends southeastward for approximately 650 metres from Llyn Hiraethlyn in the direction of Glasgoed, representing a section of infrastructure integral to Roman military and administrative control of the region. Such roads served essential functions in facilitating troop movement, supply routes, and the maintenance of Roman authority across the conquered territories of Wales during the Imperial period.

Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed?

Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed is a scheduled ancient monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME262.

What period does Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed date from?

Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed?

Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed 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 ME262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Practice Camps 190m W of Llyn Hiraethlyn (0.4 km), Castell Prysor (1.3 km), Dol-ddinas Roman Earthworks (1.4 km).

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