Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section
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Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR224
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Road on Mynydd Illtud, south-western section is a Roman transport route in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference BR224. The road forms part of the wider Roman road network that traversed the Brecon Beacons region during the Roman occupation of Britain, serving military and administrative purposes. The south-western section survives as a visible earthwork feature across the upland landscape of Mynydd Illtud, demonstrating the engineering capabilities required to maintain communication routes through challenging terrain. The road dates to the Roman period, when such infrastructure was essential to the control and supply of military installations and settlements across Wales.

Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section?

Roman Road on Mynydd Illtud, south-western section is a Roman transport route in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference BR224. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR224.

What period does Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section date from?

Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section 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 on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section?

Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section 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 BR224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences (6.7 km), Maen Llia Stone (7.4 km), Round Cairn SE of Maen Llia (7.4 km).

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