Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Harmon Roman road
Roman · Road

St Harmon Roman road

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD261
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Harmon Roman road is a Roman transport route located in Radnorshire, Wales. The road forms part of the network of Roman communications infrastructure developed during the occupation of Britain, connecting settlements and military installations across the region. The surviving sections of the road preserve evidence of Roman engineering practices, including metalling and cambering typical of Roman road construction. The route contributes to understanding the pattern of Roman movement and administration in mid-Wales during the Imperial period.

St Harmon Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Harmon Roman road?

St Harmon Roman road is a Roman transport route located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD261.

What period does St Harmon Roman road date from?

St Harmon Roman road dates from the roman period, and is classified as a road. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Harmon Roman road?

St Harmon Roman road 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 RD261.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Harmon Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Cairn 130m E of Cryn-Fryn (9.3 km), Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn (9.7 km), Banc Ystrad-wen cairn cemetery (10 km).

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