Museums · South Wales
Venta Silurum
Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the
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- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
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Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the village of Caerwent in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. Much of it has been archaeologically excavated and the nearby Newport Museum has many of the finds on display.
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Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the village of Caerwent in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. Much of it has been archaeologically excavated and the nearby Newport Museum has many of the finds on display.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6110, -2.7680
- Address
- Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
Sources
- wikipedia: Venta Silurum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Venta Silurum?
- Venta Silurum is in South Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6110°, -2.7680°.