Dafarn-eithin or Daverneithnen circular structure

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NPRN800228
Map ReferenceSO06NW
Grid ReferenceSO0182067020
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyRadnorshire
CommunityNantmel
Type Of SiteTOMB
PeriodRoman
Description

Royal Commission aerial reconnaissance on 9th July 2018, during the 2018 drought, discovered parchmarks of a small circular structure c.10m diameter to the NE of Daverneithen farm. The parchmarks suggest a buried stony circular footing. Givem the proximity of Y Gaer Roman fort or camp (NPRN 305839) some 450m to the south, there is the possibility that this is a rare Roman tomb. A similar Roman tomb can be seen to the south of Cefn Caer Roman fort, Pennal (NPRN 300159).

T. Driver, RCAHMW, 2023.