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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Virconum-Ordovices

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Virconum-Ordovices
Roman auxiliary fort in Powys, Wales


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 8 May 2026 at 08:15
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Welshpool, Powys, Wales (52.513ยฐN, 3.307ยฐW)
  • Period: Constructed circa AD 74โ€“78 during Roman conquest of Wales
  • Fort Type: Auxiliary fort accommodating approximately 1,000 troops
  • Current Status: Scheduled Ancient Monument with visible earthwork remains

Virconum-Ordovices is a Roman auxiliary fort in Powys, Wales that served as a military garrison controlling the warlike ...

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