Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MM262
Name
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Ambulance Station Field
Date of Designation
20/06/1997
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Caerleon
Easting
334158
Northing
190871
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Legionary Fortress
Period
Roman
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a civil settlement, or canabae, of Roman date on the E side of Isca. The E canabae is known from excavations on the site of the former Ambulance Headquarters immediately outside the E gate of the fortress. Excavations in advance of housing construction revealed substantial, high status, buildings of late Roman date, overlying extensive earlier deposits.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of Roman urban settlement organisation. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.