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Abergavenny Roman Fort
 A Roman fort called Gobannium was built at Abergavenny around AD 55, between the larger forts of Brecon and Usk. The fort, which occupied the site now used by the car park, was enlarged and rebuilt several times over the next 2 centuries.

Excavations have unearthed remains of two large barrack blocks, a system of ditches (on Flannel street) and remains of timber buildings (on Castle Street). The earthwork defences were made of clay, turf and timber.

In 1972 a timber built granary was uncovered. In addition, pieces of armour, window glass, and a large collection of sling stones made of clay were found. One very unusual find was a bronze strap hook used to fasten a sword. A local craftsman of the Silurian tribe probably made this around AD 50-70. Other finds include horse harness, suggesting the presence of a light auxiliary cavalry troop.

In the local museum you can see finds from the area of the fort, including coins and pottery. The Romans seemed to have chucked bits of rubbish over the steep bank at the rear of the car park area, creating a large midden, or rubbish heap.

About Abergavenny Roman Fort
Address: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Location: On the A465/A40. much of the fort was under the car park.
Website: Abergavenny Roman Fort
OS: SO301142
Photo Credit: Ruth Sharville, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence 





Abergavenny Priory - 0 miles (Abbey) Abergavenny, St Mary's Priory Church - 0.1 miles (Historic Church) Abergavenny Castle - 0.3 miles (Castle) Llanover, St Bartholomew's Church - 4 miles (Historic Church) Llanvihangel Crucorney, St Michael and All Angels Church - 4.2 miles (Historic Church) Blaenavon Ironworks - 4.4 miles (Museum) White Castle - 5 miles (Castle) Partrishow, Patricio Church - 5.3 miles (Historic Church) Nearest Accommodation to Abergavenny Roman Fort:

 Ebbw Farm Bungalow, Abergavenny - 0.7 miles
Stay from: £340.00 - 786.00 The Forge, Abergavenny - 1.1 miles
Stay from: £266.00 - 570.00 Pentre Court, Abergavenny - 1.4 miles
Sleeps: 16
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More self catering near Abergavenny Roman Fort >> Llansantffraed Court - 4.3 miles Bear Crickhowell - 5.9 miles
Crickhowell, Powys
Stay from: £99.00 Llanwenarth Hotel - 6.1 miles

More Hotels near Abergavenny Roman Fort >> Celyn Farm - 4.6 miles Brynhonddu Country House B&B - 5.3 miles Soar Chapel Guest House - 8.4 miles
Ebbw Vale, Gwent
From: £84.00

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