Museums · South Wales
National Roman Legion Museum
Also known as: Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru
In or near Caerleon.
National Roman Legion Museum — museum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
National Roman Legion Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1850. Managed by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. Part of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6101°, -2.9553°.
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Official information
The National Roman Legion Museum is located in Caerleon, near Newport, and showcases the history of the Roman presence in Britain. Visitors can explore various exhibits related to Roman military life and local archaeology.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The National Roman Legion Museum (Wales) (Welsh: Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru) is a museum in Caerleon, near Newport, south-east Wales. It is one of three Roman sites in Caerleon, along with the Baths museum and the open-air ruins of the amphitheatre and barracks. It is part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales.
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Background
History
Roman Wales was the farthest point west that the Roman Empire in Roman Britain extended to, and as a defence point the fortress at Isca Augusta, now Caerleon, built in 75 AD, was one of only three permanent Roman Legionary fortresses in Roman Britain. It was occupied and operational for just over 200 years. The National Roman Legion Museum lies inside what remains of the fortress, and contains many artefacts from the period of Isca Augusta of Legio II Augusta from Roman currency to uniforms. A short walk from the National Roman Legion Museum is the remains of Isca Augusta:
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- Coordinates
- 51.6101, -2.9553
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Phone
- +44 300 111 2 333
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 3.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q6978140 (CC0)
- wikipedia: National Roman Legion Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Amgueddfa'r Lleng Rhufeinig.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Roman Legion Museum?
- National Roman Legion Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1DY), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is National Roman Legion Museum?
- National Roman Legion Museum — museum in Caerleon, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Roman Legion Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1DY.
- When was National Roman Legion Museum built?
- Built or established in 1850.
- Who owns National Roman Legion Museum?
- National Roman Legion Museum is owned by |car_park = and operated by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales.
- Is National Roman Legion Museum a protected site?
- Yes — National Roman Legion Museum is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is National Roman Legion Museum free to visit?
- Yes, National Roman Legion Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to National Roman Legion Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1DY.