‘Humongous’ fort found in Wales may disprove theory of Celtic-Roman peace

An artist’s impression of the fort, the location of which cannot be disclosed at present. Photograph: Roman Fort Project

A previously unknown Roman fort discovered in Pembrokeshire in Wales overturns assumptions that the area’s indigenous Celtic tribe was on peaceful terms with the Roman invaders.

The site, which has excited archaeologists, had been hidden until now beneath an enormous, overgrown field. It explains why the land had been unsuccessful for farming: the farmer kept hitting stone.