Archaeologists discover Roman fort in Pembrokeshire linked to medieval legend

1 hour ago · Originally published 12 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Roman fort found in Wales could prove myth of emperor’s camp is real

A newly identified Roman fort near Frenni Fawr hill contains fourth-century coins, providing physical evidence for a long-standing tale from the Mabinogion. The discovery suggests that the medieval account of Emperor Magnus Maximus camping in the Preseli Hills was rooted in historical reality rather than myth.

Source: Guardian Science Pembrokeshire

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