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Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section is a Roman transport route in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the broader Roman road network that connected military and civilian settlements across the region during the Roman occupation of Britain. The road dates to the Roman period, likely constructed and maintained during the first and second centuries AD as part of the strategic infrastructure serving Roman forts and settlements in south Wales. The south-western section visible on Mynydd Illtyd preserves evidence of the road's construction and alignment across upland terrain, demonstrating Roman engineering practice in challenging landscape conditions. The monument is recorded as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR224, reflecting its significance as physical evidence of Roman occupation and transport infrastructure in Wales.
Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR224. View the official record →
Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, south-western section is a Roman transport route in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the broader Roman road network that connected military and civilian settlements across the region during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR224.
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 the UK.
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.
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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