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Llanfor Roman Military Complex: Polygonal Enclosure

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NPRN401825
Map ReferenceSH93NW
Grid ReferenceSH9350536230
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyMerioneth
CommunityLlandderfel
Type Of SiteENCLOSURE
PeriodRoman
Description
A polygonal Roman military enclosure, known from parchmarks and geophysical survey. It is part of the Llanfor Roman military complex (NPRN 95489).
The enclosure is about 125m north-north-west to south-south-east by at most 80m. It is defined by traces of a rampart, fronted by at least two ditches. On the west the enclosure rests against a terrace rising above the river floodplain. On the east it overlies or is overlain by the perimeter of a large marching camp (NPRN 308244). The enclosure's three gates all open on this side. Several features can be made within the enclosure, one likely to be a large granary.
The enclosure has been interpreted as a military stores base.

Sources: St Joseph in the Journal of Roman Studies 67 (1977),149-50 fig 15
Crew & Crew in Archaeology in Wales 37 (1997), 13-20

John Wiles 14.05.07