Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
BR225
Name
Roman Road on Mynydd Illtyd, North-Eastern section
Date of Designation
30/10/1996
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Trallong
Easting
296923
Northing
226530
Broad Class
Transport
Site Type
Road
Period
Roman
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a road, dating to the Roman period (1st to 5th century AD) period. This section of road forms part of Sarn Helen, the route from Neath to Caernarfon, and connects Coelbren fort (20km to the SW) and Brecon Gaer (5km to the NE). The monument comprises a well-preserved section of road extending across open moorland for 130m, orientated NE/SW. The agger is well defined, covered with grass and gorse, and with a modern track running along the E end. It is around 8m wide and 0.25m high with a level top 3.3m wide.
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 structure 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.