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Trawsgoed Roman Fort

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD119
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trawsgoed Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Ceredigion, Wales, positioned strategically within the upland zone of Roman Wales. The fort dates to the late first century AD, established as part of Rome's military infrastructure during the campaigns of consolidation following the invasion of Britain. Its earthwork defences remain visible on the landscape, comprising the characteristic ditches and rampart systems typical of Roman auxiliary installations of this period. The fort served as a key strategic point in the Roman military network controlling the Welsh interior, facilitating the subjugation and garrisoning of the Silures and surrounding tribal territories during the Flavian period.

Trawsgoed Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trawsgoed Roman Fort?

Trawsgoed Roman Fort is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Ceredigion, Wales, positioned strategically within the upland zone of Roman Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD119.

What period does Trawsgoed Roman Fort date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Trawsgoed Roman Fort?

Trawsgoed Roman 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 CD119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trawsgoed Roman Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn (5.3 km), Pantcamddwr Ring Cairn (5.5 km), St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre (5.6 km).

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