Welsh Journals

50 m long and 10m wide, which was divided into sixteen or eighteen rooms, all of similar size, by a single longitudinal and a number of cross partitions. At the western end of this structure was a single larger room butting against its northern side. To the south of the building was an enclosed courtyard, with possible structures along its southern edge, while other possible features were present to the north of the building. The form of the main building is very reminiscent of a Roman barrack block. However, the complex does not appear to form part of a more extensive military installation and it may, therefore, represent a watch post, perhaps constructed after the abandonment of the main fort, or a workshop (fabrica). This latter suggestion is a particularly intriguing possibility given the wealth of raw materials available within a short distance of the site (timber, coal and iron ore amongst others) and Morgan's identification of industrial activity at the main fort site. Adam Yates Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust (Contracts Division) NEATH PORT TALBOT COLLEGE, NEATH (SS 7485 9795) A field evaluation, carried out at the site of the proposed new creche at Neath Port Talbot College, determined that archaeologically significant deposits were present within the area. A feature, cut into the natural subsoil, probably formed part of a larger pit or linear feature, and contained Roman pottery. From this it is clear that the Roman activity, previously identified to the south of the present site and associated with the vicus, or civilian settlement, of Neath Roman fort extends into the proposed development area. However, extensive landscaping has removed any stratified deposits above the subsoil, and it is likely that only cut features survive. J. Kate Howell Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust (Contracts Division) A HOARD OF ROMAN DENARII FROM MONKNASH, VALE OF GLAMORGAN A hoard of Roman denarii, contained in a small grey ware pot, was discovered in December 2000 by Mr S. McGrory while searching with