Segontium Roman Fort, Wales

The Segontium Roman fort was an auxiliary fort, founded by Agricola in 77 A.D., when the Romans spread their conquest of Britain into Wales.

From records, it is clear that it held a regiment of up to 1,000 auxiliary soldiers until about 394 AD. These troops were non citizens who would be in the service of the Roman army for 25 years. It was a very strategic establishment, as it controlled access to Angelsey, and protected the Welsh coast from the sea bound Irish raiders. Apart from being of military use, Segontium was also the administrative centre for north west Wales.

The remains of most of the buildings are preserved. Outside the fort, the remains of a civilian settlement have been found, together with a Roman temple of Mithras, the Caernarfon Mithraeum and a cemetery.

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10:00 - 16:00 Daily
Closed Mondays except bank holidays

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