Y Gaer Roman Fort
Overview
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
Daily 10am–4pm
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
Facilities
Directions
4m (4.4km) WNW of Brecon, off A40, near Aberyscir
Access is gained to the site at the southern end of the lane to ‘Y Gaer’ farm
Access is gained to the site at the southern end of the lane to ‘Y Gaer’ farm
NCN Route No.8 (5.6km/3.5m).
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
