Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort
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Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD120
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort is a Roman Defence/Fort site in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising settlement features associated with the auxiliary fort at Llanio. The vicus, or civilian settlement, developed to the west of the fort during the Roman occupation and represents the extra-mural settlement that typically grew around military installations to serve the garrison and facilitate trade. The site dates to the Roman period, reflecting the strategic importance of the Llanio installation within the military infrastructure of Roman Wales. The vicus remains significant as evidence of the relationship between military and civilian settlements in the frontier province.

Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort?

Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort is a Roman Defence/Fort site in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising settlement features associated with the auxiliary fort at Llanio. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD120.

What period does Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort date from?

Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort?

Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort 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 CD120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Roads and Vicus W of Llanio Roman Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moelfryn Round Cairn (7 km), Craig Twrch round cairn (7.5 km), Esgair Ffraith Round Cairns (8.2 km).

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