Caer Bran

Caer Bran, also known as Brancaster Roman Fort, is the site of a Roman Saxon Shore fort located in Brancaster, Norfolk, England. The fort was constructed in the late 3rd century AD to defend the east coast of Britain against Saxon raids. The name "Caer Bran" may represent a later, possibly Romano-British, name for the site, although its precise meaning and origin are debated by historians and archaeologists. "Caer" is often translated as "fort" or "walled town" in Welsh (and related Brythonic languages), hinting at a post-Roman, British presence or influence at the location.

The fort formed part of a chain of defenses along the British coastline, known as the Saxon Shore forts, and was strategically positioned to control access to the Wash and the River Yare. Archaeological evidence indicates that the fort was occupied throughout the Roman period and potentially into the early Anglo-Saxon period. Finds from the site include Roman pottery, coins, and military equipment.

Today, much of the Roman fort lies beneath the village of Brancaster. The visible remains consist primarily of earthworks, representing the ramparts and ditches of the original Roman structure. The site is a Scheduled Monument and is under the protection of Historic England. Archaeological investigations continue to provide valuable insights into the fort's history and its role in the Roman defense of Britain.