Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Forden Gaer
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Forden Gaer — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sylfaen · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forden Gaer is a archaeological located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Forden Gaer is the site of a Roman settlement characterized by a large earthwork enclosure known as the Gaer. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site, which includes features of a civil settlement with military origins, and is believed to have been occupied until the end of Roman rule.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forden Gaer is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its remnants of a Roman fort, reflecting the area's historical significance during the Roman era. The site provides insight into the military architecture and settlement patterns of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5821, -3.1702
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Montgomery
- Postcode
- SY15 6JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Sylfaen — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.coflein.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/270468428 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forden Gaer?
- Forden Gaer is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6JE), in the parish of Montgomery.
- What is Forden Gaer?
- Forden Gaer — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forden Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY15 6JE.
- Is Forden Gaer a protected site?
- Yes — Forden Gaer is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Forden Gaer free to visit?
- Yes, Forden Gaer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forden Gaer?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6JE. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.