Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street
Roman · Civil settlement

Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street

Wales
Cadw SAM MM244
Period
Roman
Site type
Civil settlement
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street is a Roman civil settlement situated in south-east Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. The site comprises evidence of Roman building remains located to the south-east of Castle Street within the broader settlement complex at Caerleon, which developed as a civilian community adjacent to the legionary fortress of Isca. The discovery and designation of this particular building site reflects the archaeological significance of Caerleon as one of the most extensively investigated Roman settlements in Britain, where both military and civilian occupation have left substantial archaeological traces. The remains contribute to understanding of Roman domestic and commercial activity in the civitas that grew around the fortress during the later Roman period.

Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street?

Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street is a Roman civil settlement situated in south-east Wales, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM244.

What period does Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street date from?

Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street dates from the roman period, and is classified as a civil settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street?

Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.4 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (3.7 km), Newport Castle (3.8 km).

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