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Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman auxiliary fort located at Caerleon in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the later second century AD. The site represents a significant component of the Roman military infrastructure in south Wales, positioned strategically along the River Usk to facilitate control and supply routes through the region. Archaeological investigation and the surviving structural remains, including defensive works characteristic of auxiliary fortifications, attest to its role in the Roman occupation and administration of Wales. The fortress was occupied during the period when Roman military presence in Wales was being consolidated and maintained through a network of interconnected forts and garrisons.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Garden of The Firs is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM248. View the official record →
Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman auxiliary fort located at Caerleon in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the later second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM248.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Garden of The Firs 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 Garden of The Firs 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 MM248.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.4 km), Newport Castle (3.6 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4 km).
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