Research Framework for the Archaeology of Wales - Fframwaith Ymchwil i Archaeoleg Cymru

Introducing a Research Framework for the Archaeology of Wales

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ROMAN WALES (AD 43 – AD 410)

After the Roman conquest, the evidence for change includes diverse artefacts and documentary sources, and there is a reasonably well-understood framework. Despite this there are still significant gaps in knowledge.

The following are extracts/summaries of the key priorities identified for the period. For the full text, click on the All Wales Final Document link below.

Archaeology of the early campaign years – New site evidence has begun to question previous interpretations.
Interaction between Roman occupiers and the indigenous population – Relationships should be assessed by investigating high-status settlements such as hillforts, small towns, villas and vici, the civilian settlements that grew up adjacent to military ones.
Funerary and ritual – There is strong evidence about beliefs and funerary practices in most parts of the Roman world, but we have little knowledge of them in Wales.