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   Caerleon (/ k ər ˈ l iː ə n /; Welsh: Caerllion) is a town and community in Newport, Wales. Situated on the River Usk, it lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Newport city centre, and 5.5 miles (9 km) southeast of Cwmbran. Caerleon is of archaeological importance, being the site of a notable Roman legionary fortress, Isca Augusta, and an Iron ...

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   Caerleon, town, archaeological site, and residential suburb of Newport, Newport county borough, southern Wales. Caerleon lies on the River Usk. It was important as the Roman fortress of Isca, which was, along with Deva (Chester) and Eboracum (York), one of the permanent legionary bases in Britain.

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   Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths encompass the archaeological ruins and sites of the Legionary Fortress of Isca Augusta spread across the town of Caerleon, near the city of Newport, South Wales.

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   Things to Do in Caerleon, Wales: See Tripadvisor's 20,292 traveller reviews and photos of Caerleon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Caerleon. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

   • The top attractions to visit in Caerleon are: Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths Caerleon Amphitheatre National Roman Legion Museum Caerleon Lodge H...
   • The best day trips from Caerleon according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Private Full-Day Wye Valley Tour One Amphitheatre, Tintern Abbey And Thre...
   • The most popular things to do in Caerleon with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Caerleon Roman Fortress and BathsNational Roman Leg...

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   Inside a modern covered building in today’s Caerleon you can still explore the remains of the immense natatio, or open-air swimming pool, that once held more than 80,000 gallons of water. Thanks to the wonders of film projection you’ll glimpse a Roman soldier still diving the depths today.

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   Mar 29, 2021 · Built in approximately 75 AD, Caerleon Roman Fortress was a vast 50-acre fortress at the Roman Empire ‘s westernmost frontier, and was big enough to house upward of 5,000 soldiers. Known as Isca, it was home to the Second Augustan Legion and was just one of three permanent Roman Legionary fortresses in Britain.

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   The modern town of Caerleon has a population of just under 8,000 people. The pleasant Goldcroft Common is adjacent to the High Street (B4236). The town has several good pubs and restaurants, St. Cadoc's Church and the Caerleon campus of the University of South Wales.

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   Where is Caerleon in Wales?

   • Roman amphitheatre at Caerleon, Wales. Caerleon, town, archaeological site, and residential suburb of Newport, Newport county borough, historic county of Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy) and Gwent, southern Wales. It lies on the River Usk.

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   Was Caerleon a Roman fortress?

   • Formerly the Roman town of Isca, Caerleon was one of only three permanent military fortresses in Roman Britain each serving as a base for a Roman legion. The other two were Chester ( Deva, pronounced "Dewa") in north west England, and York ( Eboracum) in the north east.

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   Why is Caerleon important?

   • Caerleon is a site of considerable archaeological importance as the location of a Roman legionary fortress or castra. It was the headquarters for Legio II Augusta from about 75 to 300 AD, and on the hill above was the site of an Iron Age hillfort. The Romans called the site Isca after the River Usk (Welsh Wysg ).

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   What to do in Caerleon?

   • 1. Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths Imagine the life of a Roman legionary in first-century Wales. In between skirmishes with ancient Britons he would have come here to Caerleon (then known as 'Isca'), one of just three permanent legionary… 2. National Roman Legion Museum the garden also pretty that was free entry. 3. Caerleon Amphitheatre 4.

   The 10 Best Things to Do in Caerleon - Tripadvisor

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