RD133

Roman Marching Camp (revealed by aerial photography) 500m SSE of Glan-yr-Afon  

 

Designated  

Powys  

St. Harmon  

298550  

271632  

Defence  

Marching Camp  

Roman  

The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. The monument comprises the remains of a Roman marching camp, probably dating from the conquest of Wales by the Romans in the first century AD (probably around AD 74 - 77). It was built as a temporary camp by a marching army as units of the Roman legions pushed west. The camp occupies a location with views along valleys to the north and west, and measures c.340m north-west to south-east by c.215m, enclosing an area of 7.3ha. Only the south-eastern side and the southern part of the south-western side have been included in the scheduling. The bank in these areas is visible on the ground and stands up to 0.4m high. 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 itself may be expected to contain archaeological information in regard to chronology, building techniques and functional detail. The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.