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!

Pen Llystyn Roman Fort
Bryncir, Gwynedd

Pen Llystyn is a Roman infantry fort with housing for roughly 1000 soldiers. It stands beside the Afon Dwyfach near Derwin Bach, just north of Bryncir, and is visible from … ... more

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