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Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is a Roman recreational structure located at Caerleon in Monmouthshire, Wales, where it served the fortress of Isca Silurum during the later second century AD. The amphitheatre is oval in plan and represents one of the most substantial surviving examples of its type in Britain, with visible earthwork remains that preserve the arena floor and tiered seating areas. Constructed to accommodate military gatherings, athletic contests, and spectacles for the garrison and surrounding civilian population, the structure demonstrates the architectural sophistication and recreational facilities available at major Roman military establishments in the province. The site remains an important testament to Roman occupation of Wales and continues to yield archaeological evidence of Roman military life in Britain.
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM232. View the official record →
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre is a Roman recreational structure located at Caerleon in Monmouthshire, Wales, where it served the fortress of Isca Silurum during the later second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM232.
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre dates from the roman period, and is classified as a amphitheatre. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre 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 MM232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.3 km), Newport Castle (3.3 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (4.1 km).
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