Mysterious Roman fort discovered in remote area could prove ancient legend has roots in reality
- A Roman fort has been excavated in remote Pembrokeshire.
- It may have held as many as 1,000 soldiers.
- Its location could connect a Welsh legend to Roman history.
Archaeologists have excavated a Roman fort near Frenni Fawr in remote Pembrokeshire, a discovery that may shed light on a medieval Welsh legend about the emperor Magnus Maximus. The fort does not prove that Maximus visited, but its location has led archaeologist Mark Merrony to suspect the tale…