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Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman defence and legionary fortress situated in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the late first and second centuries AD. The site served as the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion and represents one of the three major legionary fortresses established in Roman Britain. The fortress grounds, now encompassing the museum area, preserve substantial archaeological remains including parts of the defensive ditches, barracks, and bath complex that testify to the sophistication of Roman military engineering and daily life. The visible archaeology and artefactual evidence from Caerleon have provided crucial insight into the organisation and material culture of the Roman legions stationed in Britain.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Museum is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM238. View the official record →
Caerleon Legionary Fortress is a Roman defence and legionary fortress situated in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the late first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM238.
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Grounds of Museum 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: Grounds of Museum 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 MM238.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.5 km), Newport Castle (3.5 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4.1 km).
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