The Roman era in the area of modern Wales began in 48 AD, with a military invasion by the imperial governor of Roman Britain. The conquest was completed by 78 AD, and Roman rule endured until the region was abandoned in 383 AD. [1]

The Romans, who began their conquest of Britain in AD 43, first campaigned in what is now northeast Wales in 48 against the Deceangli, and gained total control of the region with their defeat of the Ordovices in 79. The Romans departed from Britain in the 5th century, opening the door for the Anglo-Saxon settlement.

Travelling through Wales you’ll stumble across Roman sites, often in the most unexpected of places. Sleepy Caerwent has a Roman town that was the tribal capital of the Silures, a native Celtic tribe who became Romanised.

Roman Wales is the area of modern Wales that was under Roman Empire control. Roman Wales was an area of south western Britannia under Roman Empire control from the first to the fifth century AD. South east Wales was fully made Roman at the beginning of the fifth century.

As Wales formed part of their military zone, the Romans built at least 30 auxiliary forts, joined by straight roads spaced a day’s march from each other. One of the largest was constructed at Y Gaer, two miles upstream from Brecon, and another at Llanio.

Jun 22, 2024 · The modern-day Wales is believed to have been a part of the Roman province of “Britannia Superior” and later of the province of “Britannia Secunda.” These provinces also included parts of what is now known as the West Country of England.

Aug 3, 2009 · A guide to the Roman invasion of Wales, including Caerleon and the resistance under Caratacus, written by historian Dr John Davies.

Nov 4, 2012 · Wales was part of the Roman Empire for over 300 years. The Occupation covers the period from c 78 to the establishment of civitas status for the Silures and Demetae in the early 2nd century. and the Settlement covers the period from the early 2nd century to …

Oct 1, 2024 · The Roman era in the area of modern Wales began in 48 AD, with a military invasion by the imperial governor of Roman Britain. The conquest was completed by 78 AD, and Roman rule endured until the region was abandoned in 383 AD.

THE ROMAN INVASION OF WALES After the Romans departed Wales in 383 AD, Wales was divided into Kingdoms (Powys, Gwynedd, Seisyllwg, Dyfed, Brycheiniog, Morgannwg and Gwent), controlled by leading families in their respective areas. These served the Welsh princes and kings, who fought ongoing battles between each