Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway
Roman · Fort

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway

Wales
Cadw SAM MM252
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman legionary fortress located in South Wales, established during the late first century AD as part of the Roman military infrastructure in Britain. The fortress served as a permanent garrison for an auxiliary unit and represents a significant component of the Roman defensive network in Wales during the Imperial period. Archaeological remains at this location, including those in the vicinity of the endowed school property, preserve evidence of Roman military occupation and construction. The site remains an important archaeological record of Roman military presence in the region, with physical remains demonstrating the scale and organisation of Roman military establishment in Wales.

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman legionary fortress located in South Wales, established during the late first century AD as part of the Roman military infrastructure in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM252.

What period does Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway date from?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway 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 MM252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Car Park and Garden of Endowed School, North of Broadway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.4 km), Newport Castle (3.4 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4.2 km).

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