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Caerwent Roman Town
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- Name
- Caerwent Roman Town
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- Northern Europe
- Date:
- 100AD - 199AD
- City/Town:
- Caerwent
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Caerwent,
Wales,
- Related:
- Caerleon Roman Fortress, Wales National Roman Legion Museum,
Cardiff Castle, National Museum Cardiff,
about Caerwent Roman Town
Caerwent Roman Town is the name of the collection of Roman ruins which formed part of the once buzzing Roman settlement of Venta Silurum.
Probably founded in the first century AD, Venta Silurum reached its peak in the second century and was home to a range of buildings and facilities. From the remains of houses, a temple and an amphitheatre to its impressive 17-feet high defensive walls, Caerwent Roman Town has much to offer.
There are information panels along the way and pre-booked guided tours are available on certain days.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Caerwent Roman Town is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Caerwent, Caldicot, Gwent NP26
Phone: +44(0)1633 430567
useful information
Directions:
Ruins dotted around Caerwent, which is off the A48 approx 25 miles northeast of Cardiff. There is an interpretation centre at Westgate Farm.
Ticket Information:
Viewable at all reasonable times. Call 01633 430567 to book a tour.
Links:
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6
http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/93753/details/CAERWENT ROMAN CITY; VENTA SILURUM/
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