Forts · North Wales
Caer Gybi Roman Fort
Also known as: Caer Rufeinig Caer Gybi
Caer Gybi Roman Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead · 0.5 km
About
Caer Gybi Roman Fort is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Caer Rufeinig Caer Gybi. Coordinates: 53.3115°, -4.6323°.
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Northern military outpost in a strategic coastal locationDating back to the 3rd century, Caer Gybi’s position on low cliffs overlooking the sea suggests it was part of a coastal network of defences, possibly linked to the late Roman watchtower at Caer y Twr on the summit of Holyhead Mountain.
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Place summary
Caer Gybi Roman Fort is a historical site located in Holyhead, North Wales (postcode LL65). Also known as Caer Rufeinig Caer Gybi, this fort is a remnant of Roman military architecture, reflecting the strategic significance of the area during the Roman occupation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3115, -4.6323
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Holyhead
- Postcode
- LL65 1UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1327939234 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caer Gybi Roman Fort?
- Caer Gybi Roman Fort is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.3115°, -4.6323°. The nearest railway station is Holyhead, around 0.5 km away.