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The National Roman Legion Museum (Welsh: Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru) is one of the National Museums of Wales. It is located in Caerleon in the city of Newport, south-east Wales.
[edit] Background and History
Wales was the farthest point west that the Roman Empire extended to, and as a defence point, the fortress at Caerleon built in 75 AD was one of only three permanent 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. The displays include the most complete Roman amphitheatre in Britain, and the only remains of a Roman legionary barracks on view anywhere in Europe.[1]
[edit] Contact details
- Address: National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1AE, UK
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1633 423 134
- Educational Bookings: +44 (0) 1633 430 567
- Facsimile: +44 (0) 1633 422 869
[edit] Accessibility
As with all national and state museums in Wales, access to all is free.
- Opening times:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 17:00
- Sunday: 14:00 to 17:00
- Road access: The Museum is located in Caerleon just off Junction 25 of the M4 motorway.
[edit] Location
Full access for blind and handicapped persons, with Visitors centre, gift/book shop and catering/toilet facilities all on-site. Free car parking
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