Scheduled MonumentsWalesTynewydd Roman road
Roman · Road

Tynewydd Roman road

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR380
Period
Roman
Site type
Road
Broad class
Communications
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tynewydd Roman road is a Roman communications route located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. The road forms part of the network of military and civilian routes that connected Roman installations and settlements across South Wales during the first and second centuries AD. The road's physical remains survive as a linear earthwork in the landscape, preserving evidence of Roman engineering and infrastructure in this region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Tynewydd represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Roman communications and territorial control in the Welsh borderlands.

Tynewydd Roman road is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tynewydd Roman road?

Tynewydd Roman road is a Roman communications route located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR380.

What period does Tynewydd Roman road date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Tynewydd Roman road?

Tynewydd 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 BR380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tynewydd Roman road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fforest Castle Mound (1.7 km), Caerau Roman Site (2 km), Caerau Castle Mound (2.1 km).

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