The mystery of Bomium. Lost Roman town in Glamorgan | Ghost Towns of Britain ep 2 | Is it Cowbridge?

The Antonine Itinerary tells us that in the first century there was a Roman fort and settlement called Bomium somewhere between Cardiff and Neath in South Wales. But the location it gives cannot possibly be right. So where was it? What was it like? What happened to it?
Many historians have speculated where it might have been. Was it in Stormy Down? Ewenny? Ogmore? Boverton? Cowbridge? We examine the evidence, the archeology and make the case for each. We also reconstruct our theory for where the long lost fort could be found today. You might be surprised by where it is hidden.
This video is an episode in the Ghost Towns of Britain series. Written, presented and published by historian specialising in Welsh history; Graham Loveluck-Edwards. Author of the book 'Historic Pubs of Wales' and the 'Legends and Folklore from Bridgend and the Vale' series. Published by Candy Jar Books LTD (Cardiff). He also presents the History on your doorstep programme on Bro Radio.
In this series of short videos, He scours ancient maps and historical documents to rediscover lost settlements. He tells their story, looks at what they were once like in their hey day and why they disappeared.
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[@criso6164]

Thanks Graham, really interesting, particularly as I live close to Cowbridge and Llantwit. My next walk through Cowbridge (or should I say Pont Bovine) will include a skirt around the medieval walls. Cheers.

[@GrahamLoveluck]

Happy to help

[@garethbowen7128]

Very interesting topic and a delightful scarf to boot , bravo !

[@GrahamLoveluck]

Many thanks!

[@user-np4ug7mj8e]

Thank you Graham - this one is my favourite yet of your videos! I was introduced to the name "Bovium" as a child by a man called David Jones, who had written a pamphlet proposing Olcastle Down as the site. Whilst I think this is unlikely, I find Oldcastle Down fascinating, and would love to hear anything you have discovered about it. Do you have any plans for a video exploring it?

[@GrahamLoveluck]

I will look into it. Thank you. And glad you enjoyed this one.

[@homuraakemi493]

Its really crazy to imagine the almost modern levels of organization romans had back in the day to be managing all this for so long

[@GrahamLoveluck]

It blows my mind

[@itswilbur3747]

"No Officer, I wasn't tunneling under the bank to rob it, I was looking for a Roman Fort!"😂

[@GrahamLoveluck]

😂😂 They can’t touch you for it you know 😂😂

[@itswilbur3747]

@@GrahamLoveluck 🤣🤣🤣 Give it a couple of years, they'll have closed the branch and turned it into a coffee shop👍

[@GrahamLoveluck]

@@itswilbur3747 ain’t that the truth

[@lewisgriffiths694]

Enjoyed! Looking forward to the next installment. Would be great in the future if more gets unearthed.

[@GrahamLoveluck]

@@lewisgriffiths694 I’m glad you enjoyed it and I will try my best to bring exclusives where I can

[@melysmelys2622]

Very interesting.

[@GrahamLoveluck]

Thank you

[@18Ty]

Grayham with the fire 🔥

[@GrahamLoveluck]

Thanks 😊

[@honissabe]

Why keep showing the Britons as naked savages. They had a sophisticated society and the Silures heavily defeated the Romans at least 3 times which led to the Romas suing for peace at Caer-dydd - city of the agreement.

[@GrahamLoveluck]

Good point