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Situated on the River Usk, [ 4 ][ 5 ] it lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Newport city centre, and 5.5 miles (9 km) southeast of Cwmbran. Caerleon is of archaeological importance, being the site of a notable Roman legionary fortress, Isca Augusta, and an Iron Age hillfort.
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths encompass the archaeological ruins and sites of the Legionary Fortress of Isca Augusta spread across the town of Caerleon, near the city of Newport, South Wales.
Caerleon, town, archaeological site, and residential suburb of Newport, Newport county borough, southern Wales. Caerleon lies on the River Usk. It was important as the Roman fortress of Isca, which was, along with Deva (Chester) and Eboracum (York), one of the permanent legionary bases in Britain.
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- The top attractions to visit in Caerleon are: Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths Caerleon Amphitheatre National Roman Legion Museum Caerleon Lodge H...
- The best day trips from Caerleon according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Private Full-Day Wye Valley Tour One Amphitheatre, Tintern Abbey And Thre...
- The most popular things to do in Caerleon with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Caerleon Roman Fortress and BathsNational Roman Leg...
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Built in approximately 75 AD, Caerleon Roman Fortress was a vast 50-acre fortress at the Roman Empire‘s westernmost frontier, and was big enough to house upward of 5,000 soldiers. Known as Isca, it was home to the Second Augustan Legion and was just one of three permanent Roman Legionary fortresses in Britain. Within the complex were a range of bui...
Today, the well-preserved ruins of Caerleon Roman Fortress offer a fascinating insight into life at a Roman fort on the edge of the Empire. Amongst the highlights are its huge bathhouse, amphitheatre (the most complete in Britain!) and the L-shaped barracks themselves. Inside the Bath House museum, a range of artefacts are on display from archaeolo...
Caerleon Roman Fortress is located in Caerleon in Wales, just north of the M4 on the B4236 road. The nearest train station is Newport, 4 miles away, from which a number of bus services can be taken into Caerleon, with the Caerleon PO stop a minute’s walk to the site. The amphitheatre is a short 5-minute walk from the main fortress site, turning off...
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Overview. The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress. Life was hard for a Roman legionary in first-century Wales. When he wasn’t cooped up in his barracks or being barked at by a centurion he was out risking his life in skirmishes with ancient Britons.
The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress. Life was hard for a Roman legionary in first-century Wales. When he wasn’t cooped up in his barracks or being barked at by a centurion he was out risking his life in skirmishes with ancient Britons.
