Scheduled MonumentsWalesRoman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard
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Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN031
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard is a Romano-British defensive structure located at Holyhead on the island of Anglesey, Wales. The wall dates to the late Roman period, likely constructed during the third or fourth century AD as part of the coastal defence system protecting Roman Britain against maritime raiders. The structure survives as a substantial stone fortification enclosing the churchyard of St Cybi's Church and represents one of the finest examples of late Roman military architecture in Wales. The wall's construction and preservation reflect the strategic importance of this location during the final centuries of Roman occupation, when such coastal forts played a crucial role in maintaining provincial security.

Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN031. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard?

Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard is a Romano-British defensive structure located at Holyhead on the island of Anglesey, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN031.

What period does Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard date from?

Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard?

Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard 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 AN031.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman Wall Surrounding St Cybi's Churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trefignath Chambered Tomb (2.3 km), Plas Meilw Hut Circles (2.4 km), Porth Dafarch Hut Circles (2.8 km).

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