Scheduled MonumentsWalesTomen y Mur
Roman · Vicus

Tomen y Mur

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME078
Period
Roman
Site type
Vicus
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tomen y Mur is a Roman fort and associated settlement located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. The site comprises a Roman auxiliary fort dating to the second century AD, with a distinctive motte-and-bailey earthwork constructed in the medieval period overlying the Roman remains. The fort formed part of the Roman military infrastructure in Wales and served to control the local population and maintain communications along the inland routes of the province. The survival of both Roman and later medieval features at the site makes it significant for understanding long-term patterns of occupation and the strategic importance of this location across different periods.

Tomen y Mur is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME078. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Tomen y Mur?

Tomen y Mur is a Roman fort and associated settlement located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME078.

What period does Tomen y Mur date from?

Tomen y Mur dates from the roman period, and is classified as a vicus. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tomen y Mur?

Tomen y Mur 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 ME078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tomen y Mur?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf (4.3 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Ffridd Bodyfuddau (4.8 km), Cwm Moch Settlement (4.9 km).

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