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Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman defence and legionary fortress located in south-east Wales near Broadway, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM237) under Cadw protection. The fortress was established in the late first century AD and served as a major military installation for the Second Augustan Legion during the Roman occupation of Britain. Archaeological investigation and surviving earthwork remains, including defensive ditches and internal structures, attest to the fortress's substantial physical character and its role in securing Roman control of south Wales. The site represents one of the three principal legionary fortresses established in Britain and remains significant for understanding Roman military strategy and infrastructure in the province.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Field SE of Broadway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM237. View the official record →
Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman defence and legionary fortress located in south-east Wales near Broadway, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM237) under Cadw protection. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM237.
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 the UK.
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.
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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