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Archaeological investigations in Dinefwr Park, Llandeilo, revealed two superimposed Roman forts along with roads, a vicus (civilian settlement), and a possible bathhouse. Geophysical survey and excavation, carried out between 2003 and 2007 as part of a National Trust project to restore the designed landscape, confirmed the exceptional preservation of these remains. The work not only provided vital information for managing the park’s archaeology but also addressed key research questions for Roman Wales. Public engagement was central to the project, with schoolchildren and local communities closely involved in the excavations.

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