Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MG012
Name
Forden Gaer Roman Site
Date of Designation
25/05/1978
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Forden with Leighton and Trelystan
Easting
320989
Northing
299098
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Fort
Period
Roman
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the scheduled monument.
The monument comprises multi-period buried features and earthworks, including a prehistoric settlement and funerary features, a Roman fort and settlement, and a early Medieval hall structure.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of Roman military organisation. The monument forms an important element within the wider context of the Roman occupation of Wales and the structures may contain well preserved archaeological evidence concerning chronology, layout and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.