Archaeological sites · North Wales
Canovium Roman Fort
In or near Llangernyw.
Canovium Roman Fort — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Jo Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tal-y-Cafn · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canovium Roman Fort is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Canovium Roman Fort is an archaeological site located in North Wales. It was part of the Roman military network and provides insight into the Roman presence in Britain. The fort's remnants include defensive structures and buildings, reflecting its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2159, -3.8341
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Caerhun
- Postcode
- LL32 8HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Tal-y-Cafn — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/2996199037 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canovium Roman Fort?
- Canovium Roman Fort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL32 8HX), in the parish of Caerhun.
- What is Canovium Roman Fort?
- Canovium Roman Fort — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canovium Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Tal-y-Cafn, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL32 8HX.
- Is Canovium Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Canovium Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canovium Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Tal-y-Cafn, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL32 8HX.