An Oxford archaeologist suggests newly uncovered evidence at a Pembrokeshire Roman fort indicates it may have housed up to 1,000 auxiliary troops, potentially matching the scale of key military installations along Hadrian’s Wall. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about the fort’s size and strategic importance in Roman Britain. Researchers are now examining whether the site could have played a comparable defensive role in the region. Further excavation may reveal more about its military function and historical significance.
Mark Merrony, an archaeologist at Oxford, told Fox News Digital the Pembrokeshire Roman fort could have held 1,000 auxiliary soldiers, rivaling garrisons on Hadrian's Wall.
