Gelligaer Roman Fort, Wales.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 51° 39.901 W 003° 15.221
30U E 482455 N 5723811
Gelligaer is an ancient community with a Roman past that was hidden until Edwardian archaeologists excavated Gaer Fawr and Gaer Fach and confirmed that there was a Roman Fort hidden beneath the grass.
Waymark Code: WMDBX3
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/21/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
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A print of the Gelligaer Roman Fort is printed on a sheet of glass and mounted in front of the field that hides the fort, so you can imagine what the fort looked like in the past.
Almost 2000 years after the Romans and Silure battled across these fields and hills, Gelligaer is again telling the story of the Romans in the Valleys of south Wales. Why not come and visit this village, which has a history that stretches back to pre history, and a heritage waiting for you to explore.

For more information, Please visit the National Museum of Wales Web Site :- (visit link)
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.

Admission Fee: 0

Opening days/times:
Dawn to Dusk

Web Site: [Web Link]

Condition: No remaining traces
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