Archaeological sites · South Wales
Caerphilly Roman fort
In or near Treforest.
Caerphilly Roman fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Robin Drayton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aber · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caerphilly Roman fort is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Caerphilly Roman Fort is the site of a Roman military enclosure located between Cardiff and Gelligaer. It features the remains of a fort that housed a garrison and was part of a larger settlement, with excavations revealing its historical significance from the late first to early second century.
Place summary
Caerphilly Roman fort is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It features remnants of a Roman military installation, providing insight into the region's historical significance during the Roman occupation of Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5775, -3.2222
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Caerphilly
- Postcode
- CF83 3FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Aber — 0.6 km
- Official site
- coflein.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6920380259 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerphilly Roman fort?
- Caerphilly Roman fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3FB), in the parish of Caerphilly.
- What is Caerphilly Roman fort?
- Caerphilly Roman fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caerphilly Roman fort?
- The nearest railway station is Aber, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3FB.
- Is Caerphilly Roman fort free to visit?
- Yes, Caerphilly Roman fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caerphilly Roman fort?
- The nearest railway station is Aber, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3FB.