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Y Gaer

Roman fort in Mid Wales, 1st–4th century AD

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Y Gaer (Latin: Cicucium) is a Roman fort situated near modern-day Brecon in Mid Wales, United Kingdom. Y Gaer is located at grid reference SO00332966 (Landranger 160).

Paleolithic
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Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Construction

c. AD 75

Rebuilding by Legio II Augusta

2nd century AD

Repairs

4th century AD

Excavation

1920s

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Country

United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.96° N, -3.45° E