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Roman · Legionary Fortress

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic

Wales
Cadw SAM MM245
Period
Roman
Site type
Legionary Fortress
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic is a Roman legionary fortress located in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales. The site forms part of the extensive remains of Isca Silurum, a major auxiliary and legionary installation established in the late first century AD, likely around 75 AD, which served as a permanent base for Roman military operations in South Wales throughout the Roman period. The fortress grounds at this location preserve archaeological deposits and structural remains characteristic of Roman military occupation, including evidence of barrack blocks, fortifications, and associated infrastructure typical of a legionary establishment. The site remains significant for understanding Roman military organisation and the Romanisation of Wales, though much of the fortress lies beneath modern Caerleon and has been revealed only through selective excavation and archaeological investigation.

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic is a Roman legionary fortress located in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM245.

What period does Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic date from?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic 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: Grounds of Health Clinic?

Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic 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 MM245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Health Clinic?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.7 km), Newport Castle (3.5 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4.3 km).

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