Which Roman fort did Wheeler excavate in Wales?
Caerwent
Caerleon
Segontium
Deva Victrix
Answer
Segontium, unearthed by Mortimer Wheeler in 1922, was a substantial Roman fort in Caernarfon, Wales, occupied between the 1st and 5th centuries AD. It served as a base for the Roman army, supporting their campaigns in Wales and controlling the local population. The excavations revealed significant structural remains, including a headquarters building, barracks, a hospital, and a bathhouse.
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