Y Gaer Roman Fort
Rural remains of a major military outpost
Looking at its tranquil location in farmland near Brecon today, you’d never guess that Gaer was once one of the Romans’ largest inland forts and a vital link in the occupiers’ defensive network in Wales. Founded around AD 75, it was situated in a strategic position at the meeting point of two major roads and manned by highly trained legionaries of the Vettonian Spanish Cavalry Regiment.
In Roman times this was a busy site, with a large guardhouse, granary and heated bathhouse. Today you can see remains of a number of defensive towers, alongside two large gateways with walls standing 8ft/2.4m high in places.
Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st April - 31st March | 10am-4pm |
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Last admission 30 minutes before closing Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January The site is on a working farm so access is limited during the growing season. *No vehicular access to the site |
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Visitor information
Walking difficulty
Terrain: Level 3 — Moderate
Drone policy
No smoking
Directions
Google MapAccess is gained to the site at the southern end of the lane to ‘Y Gaer’ farm
No vehicular access to the site
No designated parking
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