Caerwent

  • Caerwent is a village located on the Nedern Brook in the County of Monmouth, Wales.
  • It was founded in 75 CE as the Civitas of Venta Silurum, capital of the Silures Tribe, in the Province of Britannia.

History

  • A Roman Stone bearing the inscription Civitas Silurum was found and is now held in the Parish Church.
  • Caerwent was built by the Legio II Augusta based nearby in the Roman Legionary Fortress of  Caerleon.

Roman Sites

  • Caerwent Roman Town
    • Roman Walls, up to 16ft (5m) high.
    • Foundations of a Basilica and Forum.
    • Foundations of a Temple.
    • The main Roman Road, running through the town.
    • Some of the Finds from Caerwent, such as the Painted Peacock wall painting, are in the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon.

Roman Roads

 

Venta Silurum, Caerwent

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