Excavations at Segontium (Caernarfon) Roman Fort, 1975-1979

Describes the excavations carried out in the south east quarter of the fort of Segontium (Caernarfon) in Gwynedd, North Wales. Approximately 2,000 square metres were explored by area excavation to natural sub soil levels. Specialist reports discuss the full sequence of coarse pottery, Samian, glass, coins, metal objects, slags, and environmental remains. The site is considered in the context of Wales from the 1st to 4th centuries and within the historical framework of the Roman world at all periods. Special emphasis is placed on problems of military supply and consumption of both organic and inorganic material.