Roman Barracks, Prysg Field, Caerleon

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NPRN402679
Map ReferenceST39SW
Grid ReferenceST3367090630
Unitary (Local) AuthorityNewport
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityCaerleon
Type Of SiteBARRACKS
PeriodRoman
Description
Excavated foundations of legionary barrack-blocks, latrines and bread ovens, the latter set against rear of rampart, excavated by Nash-Williams for the National Museum of Wales. The only visible excavated legionary barracks in Britain. Open to the public as a guardianship monument.

T. Driver, 19 June 2007.

Reference: Burnham, B., and Davies, J.L. 2010. Roman Frontiers in Wales and the Marches. RCAHMW