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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerleon Civil Settlement is a Roman civil settlement located southeast of Castle Street in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site comprises the remains of buildings and structures associated with the civilian population that developed around the legionary fortress of Isca Augustinorum, which was garrisoned from approximately AD 75 onwards. The settlement represents the characteristic vicus or extra-mural settlement that typically grew up in response to the economic opportunities and administrative needs created by a major Roman military installation. As a designated scheduled ancient monument under Cadw, the site preserves important archaeological evidence of Romano-British civilian life, domestic occupation, and commercial activity during the Roman period in Wales.

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 is a Roman civil settlement located southeast of Castle Street in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. 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 the UK.

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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