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Caerleon

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Caerleon , town (1981 pop. 6,711), Newport, SE Wales, on the Usk River. Militarily important during the Roman period, Caerleon has extensive remains of Isca, a Roman fortress, including an amphitheater, soldiers' quarters, walls, and baths. Stones, bronzes, pottery, and coins are exhibited in the Legionary Museum. Caerleon is also famous for its connection with Arthurian legend; it is often identified with Camelot . ... Read more
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A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology Caerleon, Caerleon-on-Usk. Anglicized spelling of Caerllion ar Wysg, a residence of Arthur...Isca seem to have encouraged Geoffrey of Monmouth (12th cent.) to favour Caerleon as Arthur's seat. Here Arthur is described as massing his forces for... Read more
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The Oxford Companion to British History Caerleon in Gwent was the legionary base of the legio (Roman legion...its postings at Exeter and Gloucester. Excavations at Caerleon have revealed impressive structures such as the military bath-house. Epigraphic and literary evidence connected with Caerleon has provided invaluable insights into the ... Read more

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WELSH HOMES: Fortress Caerleon.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 6/28/2003; 454 words ; marketPLACESONCE a Roman fortress town, Caerleon, near Newport, is rich in history and...the Kings. Besides its historic links, Caerleon is also a Mecca for artists inspired...just a 10minute drive away. In short, Caerleon has everything you could want - a good... Read more
Sun shines for Caerleon; Breeding Column: Fillies' Mile heroine enables her sire to go one-nil up on Sadler's Wells.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 10/1/1998; ; 700+ words ; THE NAME of Caerleon used to be commonly bracketed with that...just as good as the other. In fact, Caerleon (who died in February, a fortnight before...and remarkably so, considering that Caerleon's fee was hiked from Ir45,000gns to... Read more
Carving out a bright future for Caerleon.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 2/11/2003; 431 words ; ...LECTURER from Newport is hoping to make Caerleon a world-famous venue for sculpture in...figures from wood in Hanbury field in Caerleon, with the intention of attracting thousands...The items they create will remain in Caerleon to become part of a sculpture trail with... Read more
Fortress town creates art extravaganza; Preview Caerleon Arts Festival July 4 to 13.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 7/1/2003; 330 words ; ...Karen Price THE historic Welsh town of Caerleon, once a Roman fortress and a possible...first ever visual arts festival. The Caerleon Arts Festival will be launched by First...as part of the festival. Visitors to Caerleon's Roman Legionary Museum will be able... Read more
Forum to help capital become cultural centre; CAERLEON: Roman town backs 2008 bid.(Arts)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 3/6/2002; 254 words ; ...forum promoting the historic town of Caerleon is backing Cardiff's bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2008. The Caerleon Tourism Forum has been formed to regenerate...has applied to Cardiff 2008 asking if Caerleon's inaugural visual arts festival in 2003... Read more
Mass brawl at Caerleon.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales); 9/24/2007; 281 words ; ...MacWhirter Welsh Football League teams Caerleon and Afan Lido after a brawl broke out...replayed next weekend. The match was at Caerleon's Cold Bath Lane ground and the trio...goalkeeper Brian Thomas and Carl Lewis plus Caerleon's James Price. Caerleon were leading... Read more
Gregg pegs final place for Caerleon.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 4/5/2004; 111 words ; Caerleon booked their place in the final of the Worthington Welsh Districts Cup competition when they came from behind to beat Markham...penalty, with Richard Harris touching down in reply, converted by Gregg. In the second period most of the pressure came from Caerleon but they took half an hour to go in front. ... Read more
World Of Breeding: Warrsan Cup win means extra time for Caerleon; pedigree assessment.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 6/17/2003; 700+ words ; ...under his stud record. In the case of Caerleon, who died on the eve of the 1998 covering...always a potential Group 1 celebrity. The Caerleons were not all programmed for late maturing...that end of the spectrum. Of course, Caerleon was overshadowed throughout his career... Read more
Ellis' defiant 38 just cannot lead the Barry Wanderers to victory against Caerleon; Thomas, Carroll Conference Second XI Div Two.(Sport)(Conference news)
Newspaper article from: South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales); 6/4/2008; 155 words ; MATTHEW Ellis made 38 for Barry Wanderers at Caerleon in the Division Two Second XI competition, but Ian Gladwin (49) and Kevin Cann (38) led Caerleon to a seven-wicket win. Creigiau managed 182-8 at Dinas Powis with Rhys Thomas (32) and David Taylor... Read more
my secret boutique; Grapevine 25 High St, Caerleon, Newport 01633 422502.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 8/16/2008; 616 words ; This chic boutique on the high street of Roman Caerleon is set to celebrate its fifth birthday in September. Since...has become a destination store - with customers visiting Caerleon from far and wide specifically to pop in. We have regular... Read more

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