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Moridunum (Carmarthen)
51.8600° N, -4.3100° E
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Moridunum was a Roman fort and town in the Roman province of Britannia. Today it is known as Carmarthen, located in the Welsh county of Carmarthenshire (formerly in the county of Dyfed).
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Turf defences constructed
mid-2nd century
Romano-Celtic temple dated
1st–2nd century
Initial fort established
c. AD 75
Fort replaced by civilian town
c. AD 120
Houses rebuilt in stone
late 3rd or early 4th century
Stukeley map places site
1723
Amphitheatre excavated
1968
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