June 30, 2005

Roman forts excavation in Wales

Three weeks of digging to excavate what could be the largest Roman garrison fort in Wales started on Monday.

The site, which dates from the first century AD, was first found at Dinefwr Park, near Llandeilo, in 2003. . .

Recent surveys confirmed the site, which is invisible from the surface, is much larger than first thought and is made up of two overlapping forts.

From the BBC.

Posted by David on June 30, 2005 8:46 PM

Comments

Can you imagine marching from Rome to Wales? It blows my mind. I would consider it an arduous journey by rail or car (via Chunnel or ferry), let alone on foot.

I know that many "Roman" soldiers were recruits in Gaul and elsewhere; but weren't some really Roman? Centurions if not more humble spear carriers. When they said good-bye to families, it was for years, not months.

Posted by: Rhubarb on July 2, 2005 5:53 PM
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