In 43AD the Romans invaded Britain, and eventually gained control of Wales. Roman culture did not, however, put down deep roots, as it did in the south east and there is little evidence of their presence in the area.
Exceptions include Roman artifacts found when excavating the cloister court at Valle Crucis Abbey. A coin bearing the head of Antoninus, found in the 17th century near to the Abbey and Roman pottery found in the Eglwyseg stream.
