Cadw states that Brecon Gaer Roman Fort “was once one of the Romans’ largest inland forts and a vital link in the occupiers’ defensive network in Wales.” Now just a few clues are left scattered around a field in the middle of a farm. Even the surrounding area doesn’t give much of a clue that this was once such a prominent and important site. But considering its around 1942 years old, and has no doubt had many careless owners, it’s probably not doing too badly for itself.
How the Mighty Have Fallen- Brecon Gaer Roman Fort
Cadw states that Brecon Gaer Roman Fort “was once one of the Romans’ largest inland forts and a vital link in the occupiers’ defensive network in Wales.” Now just a few clues are left scattered around a field in the middle of a farm. Even the surrounding area doesn’t give much of a clue that this was once such a prominent and important site. But considering its around 1942 years old, and has no doubt had many careless owners, it’s probably not doing too badly for itself.