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Section of Road NE of Coelbren Fort is a Roman transport road in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the military communication network that served the fort and the wider garrison infrastructure of Roman Wales. The road dates to the Roman period of occupation, likely constructed and maintained during the second century AD as part of the consolidated road system connecting forts across the Brecon Beacons region. The surviving section demonstrates the characteristic engineering of Roman military roads, built with cambered surfaces and drainage systems designed to withstand heavy use by troops and supply convoys. This stretch of metalled way represents an important component of the broader military logistical framework that enabled Rome to maintain effective control over the difficult terrain of upland South Wales.
Section of Road NE of Coelbren Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR074. View the official record →
Section of Road NE of Coelbren Fort is a Roman transport road in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the military communication network that served the fort and the wider garrison infrastructure of Roman Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR074.
Section of Road NE of Coelbren Fort dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Section of Road NE of Coelbren 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 BR074.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hirfynydd Roman Earthwork (5.3 km), Glynneath Gunpowder Works (5.8 km), Remains of Venallt Ironworks (5.8 km).
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