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, recorded under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation GM431. The site represents evidence of Romano-British agricultural settlement and domestic occupation during the Roman period in Wales. The farmstead demonstrates the characteristic pattern of Roman provincial rural settlement, with structural remains indicative of domestic and farming activity typical of the Romano-British countryside. Archaeological investigation of such sites contributes significantly to understanding the extent and nature of Roman occupation beyond the major military and urban centres of Roman Britain.

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, recorded under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation 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 the UK.

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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