Roman sites in Wales

The Roman presence in Wales was not as comprehensive as that in England; the invaders found the mountainous terrain difficult, and the native tribes equally so. Nevertheless, there are several very well preserved Roman sites in Wales, most notably in the south east and north. Here you will find a listing of the major Roman sites. Where possible we've tried to provide map links to help you pinpoint the locations, some of which can be awkward to find with a good OS map! These sites can also be browsed by region.

Caer Gybi
Holyhead, Gwynedd

The walls are all that survive of Caer Gybi, a small Roman fort dating to the late 3rd century. The fort stands to the west of Holyhead harbour, and was … ... more

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