Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street
Roman · Legionary Fortress

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street

Wales
Cadw SAM MM239
Period
Roman
Site type
Legionary Fortress
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street is a Roman legionary fortress dating to the late first and second centuries AD, situated within the broader archaeological complex of Caerleon in Monmouthshire. This scheduled ancient monument represents part of the extensive remains of Isca Augustana, one of the three permanent legionary fortresses established in Roman Britain, which served as a major military installation housing auxiliary troops and supporting infrastructure. The back garden location preserves archaeological deposits and structural evidence belonging to the fortress occupation phase, contributing to the understanding of Roman military settlement patterns in South Wales. The site remains of significance for its association with Roman military engineering and the frontier strategies employed during the occupation of Wales.

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM239. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street is a Roman legionary fortress dating to the late first and second centuries AD, situated within the broader archaeological complex of Caerleon in Monmouthshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM239.

What period does Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street date from?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street dates from the roman period, and is classified as a legionary fortress. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum 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 MM239.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Back Garden of No 4 Museum Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.5 km), Newport Castle (3.6 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4.1 km).

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