This impressive 50 acre site, known to the Romans as Isca, was permanent home to the second Augustinian legion from 75AD. Remains include barracks, baths, the fortress wall, and an exceptional amphitheatre. Museum: A Roman fortress was founded at Caerleon about 75AD. The museum now helps modern visitors to see how the Roman legionaries lived in this former outpost of the Empire! See how the soldiers slept and ate, and visit the Amphitheatre where gladiators fought. Children can dress up in full legionary garb and learn more in a special educational centre.
High Street,
Caerleon,
Gwent,
Wales, NP18 1AE
44 acre site of a Roman town. Much of the 4th century wall remains. There are excavated houses and a Romano-Celtic temple. Caerwent was the tribal capital of the Silures.
Caerwent,
Gwent,
Wales
A Roman fort abandoned c 120 AD. A smaller stone fort was built on the same site but was abandoned in the middle of the 2nd century. Remains of the fort have been uncovered.
Gelligaer,
Gwent,
Wales
A Roman legionary fortress called Burrium was constructed c. AD54. Tiles and pottery found at the site. May also have been used as a works depot.
Usk,
Gwent,
Wales
