A walk around Roman and Post Roman Caerleon, Monmouthshire
Leaders: Jeremy Knight and Gwilym Hughes
A joint walk with Cambrian Archaeological Association
Start at 11.00, return to start by 4.00. Bring your own lunch, or purchase at the Hanbury Arms
This walk will encompass not only the impressive Roman remains including the well-preserved amphitheatre but also the less well-known post-Roman sites, often overlooked by visitors. Caerleon is the subject of a new collaborative project between Cadw, Amgueddfa Cymru and Newport City Council aiming, with community involvement, to enhance and interpret the town’s archaeological sites. Gwilym, one of the leaders of this project, will explain how it is evolving. Jeremy will lead the walk from the Hanbury car park and explain the siting of Caerleon, river crossing and bridges, the castle, the post-Roman port and the martyrium of Julius and Aaron. We then walk to the angle of fortress with its World War II relics, and follow the Roman wall to the amphitheatre ‘King Arthurs round table’, the Bearhouse field and vicus.
We will then see the house of Elizabeth Pritchard, pioneer woman archaeologist at Caerleon, the Museum, church and lych gate and on to the Bull Inn car park- where Jeremy will talk about the Priory, pioneer archaeologist John Edward Lee, and the celebrated Caerleon author Arthur Machen and his story of the mysterious Angels of Mons, before returning to the Hanbury Inn.
Car parking in town.
Meet at 10.30 at the Hanbury Arms NP18 1AA.
Book with secretary@maa.wales
Please note these events may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice.
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If you have any queries about events or would like to suggest a talk or visit, please contact the secretary by email – secretary@maa.wales