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The Guardian
Roman site in Wales supports emperor camp theory
A newly discovered Roman fort in Pembrokeshire, Wales, supported by 4th-century coins, provides evidence that the medieval legend of Emperor Magnus Maximus establishing a camp near Frenni Fawr hill was based in reality. Archaeologists, led by Dr. Mark Merrony, found the site, which aligns with descriptions from Welsh folklore in the Mabinogion, suggesting the emperor’s presence in the area. The fort’s features indicate it housed around 500 troops and challenges previous assumptions about Roman activity in remote parts of Wales.
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