2018/06/05 by David Hopewell · 2 citations
Arts and Humanities · #Historical Studies of British Isles #Scottish History and National Identity #Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
paper · doi:10.1017/s0068113x18000247
openalex publication_date 2018/06/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
ABSTRACT A series of projects by Gwynedd Archaeological Trust has identified two significant sites on the island of Anglesey. The first is a trading settlement on the shore of the Menai Strait which provides evidence for a hitherto unknown level of Romanisation in the remote west of the province. The second is a late first- to early second-century fortlet on the northern coast of the island that probably functioned as both a navigational aid and a point of strength at a landing place. The presence of a fourth-century watchtower on Carmel Head was also confirmed by excavation and its role in the late Roman coastal defence system is considered.