Scheduled MonumentsWalesRomano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common
Roman · Settlement

Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common

Wales
Cadw SAM GM431
Period
Roman
Site type
Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dinas Powys Common Romano-British Farmstead is a Roman domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM431. The site represents occupation during the Romano-British period, when Romano-British communities maintained agricultural settlements across Wales. The farmstead would have comprised domestic and agricultural structures typical of rural Roman provincial life, reflecting the integration of local populations into the broader economic systems of Roman Britain. Such settlements provide important archaeological evidence for understanding rural settlement patterns and the continuation of farming practices during the Roman occupation of Wales.

Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM431. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common?

Dinas Powys Common Romano-British Farmstead is a Roman domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM431. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM431.

What period does Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common date from?

Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common dates from the roman period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common?

Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common 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 GM431.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British Farmstead, Dinas Powys Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleton Moated Site (2.3 km), Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock (4 km), St Mary's Well Bay Pillbox (4.1 km).

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