Caersws Roman Forts

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The Caersws Roman Forts are two Roman military camps at Caersws, Powys in Mid Wales. They were garrisoned during the occupation of Great Britain between the 1st and 5th centuries when this part of Wales was part of the Roman province of Britannia Superior. A surviving section of Roman road lies to the west of the encampments. ()

Coordinates: 52°31'20"N, 3°24'41"W

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Caersws Roman Forts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Llwchaiarn's Church, St Beuno's Church, Llandinam Bridge, Latham Park.

5 miE
Church
St Llwchaiarn's Church
129 min walk • St Llwchaiarn's church, Llanllwchaiarn was the parish church of Llanllwchaiarn, now within the community of Newtown with Llanllwchaiarn and lies within the historic county of Montgomeryshire in Powys. The church occupies a position on rising ground overlooking the river Severn and is to the north east of Newtown.
5.5 miNE
Church
St Beuno's Church
141 min walk • St Beuno's Church, Bettws Cedewain lies within the historic county of Montgomeryshire in Powys.
2.7 miSW
Bridge
Llandinam Bridge
69 min walk • Llandinam Bridge is a single-arch cast-iron Grade II*-listed bridge located in Llandinam, Powys, Wales. Constructed in 1846, it was the first cast-iron bridge in the county of Montgomeryshire, and was designed by Thomas Penson to replace an earlier timber bridge.
3.8 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Latham Park, Newtown
97 min walk • Latham Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Newtown, Wales. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of Newtown F.C. The stadium holds 5,000 people and is named after former Wales international footballer George Latham.
1 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Recreation Ground, Caersws
25 min walk • Recreation Ground is a multi-use stadium in Caersws, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Caersws F.C. The stadium holds 4,000 people and has hosted the Welsh League Cup final.

Caersws Roman Forts

Facts and practical information

Caersws Roman Forts plan & book

Caersws Roman Forts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St Llwchaiarn's Church

St Beuno's Church

Llandinam Bridge

Latham Park, Newtown

Recreation Ground, Caersws