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Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman legionary fortress constructed in the late first century AD, established circa 75 AD as a permanent base for the Second Augustan Legion during the Roman occupation of Britain. The fortress, situated in Monmouthshire in south-east Wales, represents one of the three major legionary fortresses in Roman Britain and occupies a strategically important position on the River Usk. The site encompasses substantial remains of the fortress plan, including elements of the defences, internal buildings, and infrastructure typical of Roman military occupation, though much now lies beneath modern Caerleon. The specific area designated as the Former Ambulance Station Field forms part of the wider fortress complex and contributes to the archaeological record of this important Roman military installation.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Ambulance Station Field is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM262. View the official record →
Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman legionary fortress constructed in the late first century AD, established circa 75 AD as a permanent base for the Second Augustan Legion during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM262.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Ambulance Station Field dates from the roman period, and is classified as a legionary fortress. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Ambulance Station Field 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 MM262.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.8 km), Newport Castle (3.8 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4.2 km).
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