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Roman Period

Frontinus Establishes Isca Silurum (Caerleon) 74 AD

74
Wales
Also known as: Foundation of Caerleon fortress · Legio II Augusta at Caerleon
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Silures
Forces
Silurian defenders c. 2,000–4,000 at hillfort siege.
VS
Victor
Rome (Frontinus)
Forces
Rome (Frontinus) c. 5,000–8,000
Outcome
Fortress of Isca established as permanent base for Legio II Augusta to dominate south Wales
The Battle

History & Significance

The establishment of the legionary fortress at Isca Silurum (Caerleon) created the permanent military anchor for Roman control of south Wales that endured for over two centuries.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Frontinus Establishes Isca Silurum (Caerleon) 74 AD

Caerleon Castle Mound
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0 miles
Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.1 miles
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Area behind Caerleon House
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.1 miles
Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.1 miles
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Garden of The Firs
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.1 miles
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