Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway
Roman · Legionary Fortress

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway

Wales
Cadw SAM MM237
Period
Roman
Site type
Legionary Fortress
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman legionary fortress of the later first century AD, situated in south-east Wales near the confluence of the Usk and Afon Llwyd rivers. The fortress served as the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion and represents one of the three major legionary establishments in Roman Britain, alongside those at Chester and York. The site preserves substantial archaeological remains including the amphitheatre, barracks, and other structural features that demonstrate the scale and organisation of Roman military occupation in Wales. The fortress remained in military use until the early third century and has yielded considerable epigraphic and material evidence documenting Roman administrative and military life in the province.

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman legionary fortress of the later first century AD, situated in south-east Wales near the confluence of the Usk and Afon Llwyd rivers. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM237.

What period does Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway date from?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway dates from the roman period, and is classified as a legionary fortress. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE 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 MM237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE 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 (4.1 km).

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