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Roman sites

Cae-Gaer
In the Cambrian Mountains, by Pen y Crocbren, Llangurig, off A44/A470, Powys.
Roman fortlet where quartz mining may have taken place. See map

Caerau
Esgairperfedd, Powys.
A temporary Roman marching camp, abandoned c 120 - 150.

Caersws Roman Forts
At Caersws, Montgomeryshire, on the A470.
There are two forts at Caersws. The first is small "conquest" fort, used as temporary lodging by the Legions during the initial invasion of Wales. Later, a larger fort was built to the north of Caersws village, and the remains of a tile kiln have been unearthed. Excavations have unveiled a large civilian settlement beneath the present village, supplied by roads and pipe-trenches. See map

Castell Collen
Occupied until the early 3rd century. This fort was reduced in size by building a cross-wall.

Clyro
Near Hay-on-Wye (B4350), Powys.
This Roman fort was occupied at two different times. See map

Forden Gaer Roman Fort
On private land near Montgomery, just off the minor road running from the B4385 towards Forden
Roman fort, also called Levobrinta. Along the valley of the Sabrina into the Welsh mountains, Levobrinta stands at the conflux of the Sabrina and the river Rhiw, flowing from the hills of Dyfnant Forest. The first fort here was built in the mid 2nd century AD, but this was later remodelled twice, in the 3rd and later, the 4th century. The ramparts can be seen from the road, but time and sod has softened the contours of the walls. See map

Hindwell
On the B4357 at Hindwell Farm, Radnor Valley, Powys.
Fort abandoned in the late 1st century. See map

Llansantffraid
On the A487 coastal road.
A Roman supply base that was part of a complex. See map

Pen-y-Gaer
B5106, Powys.
Fort abandoned cAD120. A farm now lies in the centre of the site. See map

Prestatyn Roman Fort
Melyd Ave, Prestatyn, Clwyd
The fort, which housed the Twentieth Legion, and bath house, have been excavated at Prestatyn. The timbers which supported an aqueduct leading to the bathouse, were found preserved, and are on display. As well, a nearby metalsmith's shop was unearthed. See map

Ruthin
On the A494, Denbighshire.
Roman fort abandoned c100AD. See map

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