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	Caerleon
		The name means "City of the Legion" in Welsh so it has been claimed that Caerleon is the location of Arthur's ninth battle in the Historia Brittonum although others say that Chester is the location meant in the context of that text.
		Caerleon is called "City of the Legions" by Geoffrey of Monmouth.
		Caerleon was also the closest place to Geoffrey's home town of Monmouth with ancient ruins of any note.
	www.pantheon.org /articles/c/caerleon.html (193 words)

	Caerleon Tourism - town
		Caerleon, or Caerllion, is thought to have been an important town in Britain even before the Romans arrived and turned it into a major fortress.
		Caerleon has the only remains of a Roman legionary barracks to be seen anywhere in Europe.
		Caerleon is also thought by some to have been the site of Camelot and King Arthur's Round Table - certainly a King Arthur was crowned in Caerleon in the 5th Century AD.
	www.caerleon-tourism.org /town.htm (205 words)

	Walled Towns Friendship Circle
		This is Caerleon, the ancient Roman Military Fortress of Isca, later the supposed court of the legendary King Arthur.
		A visit to Caerleon is fascinating and rewarding, but is easily arranged for the town lies on the River Usk just three miles from Newport and only a little way from Junction 25 of the M4 motorway.
		Following the Roman withdrawal, Caerleon maintained its importance as a seat of the Welsh Princes, and as a trading and industrial centre to the end of the Nineteenth Century.
	www.walledtowns.com /wtfc/towninfo/wales/caerleon.html (430 words)

	Britannia King Arthur: Caerleon
		The town of Caerleon is mentioned so often in King Arthur's story, that it has become synonymous with his very name.
		Caerleon was especially noted for "Arthur's Table", a huge grass-covered raised oval hollow around which King Arthur and his knights often sat.
		Caerleon is also one of the possible sites of the well-known hidden cave where King Arthur and all his knights are said to sleep, waiting to be called upon to rescue their country in its hour of need.
	www.britannia.com /history/arthur/caerleon.html (721 words)

	Roman Pottery at Caerleon \| WalesPast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It was during the course of excavations at the Roman amphitheatre at Caerleon that the pioneering archaeologist Sir Mortimer Wheeler first identified a collection of pottery that was fine, well-modelled, and seemingly associated with the Roman garrison.
		It took another seventy years of work at Caerleon before this question was answered by archaeologists monitoring the development of a golf course 2.6km (1.6 miles) north-east of the fortress.
		Caerleon Ware was produced in imitation of well known continental types such as Samian bowls.
	www.walespast.com /article.shtml?id=29 (805 words)

	Caerleon Arts - information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The symposium is funded mainly by local sponsorship and fund-raising, and staffed by volunteers from Caerleon.
		The main theme for sculptures in 2007 is The River Usk but there will also be an opportunity for the creation of one sculpture on the theme of the writer Arthur Machen and his works.
		Caerleon is in the Usk Valley in South Wales, 12 miles east of Cardiff, 2 miles north of Newport.
	www.caerleon-arts.org /infoforsculptors.htm (429 words)

	Caerleon, and King Arthur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The city of Caerleon is linked with Arthur in many texts, including Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain, and the Welsh Mabinogion.
		The town of Caerleon is mentioned though as Arthur's palace in the Welsh Triads and the Mabinogion, which were written before Geoffrey.
		Another earlier reference to Caerleon is made by Nennius--the ninth battle of Arthur is said to have been at the City of the Legion.
	www.legendofkingarthur.co.uk /wales/caerleon.htm (479 words)

	Caerleon Research Committee - Cardiff University Archaeology
		The Caerleon Research Committee was established in 2005 to promote and co-ordinate research in and around the Roman legionary fortress of Isca and to disseminate the results to as wide an audience as possible.
		Caerleon is one of only three Roman fortresses in Britain which were occupied for an extended period of time.
		The importance of Caerleon cannot be overstressed in the opportunities it offers for the study of a legionary fortress and archaeological work has been on-going in and around Caerleon since 1908.
	www.cf.ac.uk /hisar/archaeology/crc.html (960 words)

	Caerleon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Until the 19th century development of the downstream docks at Newport, Caerleon acted as the major port on the Usk river.
		This city of the legions may be identified with Chester, Caerleon, or Leicester.
		These early Arthurian authors say that Arthur's capital was in Caerleon, and even the later recaster of Arthurian material, Sir Thomas Malory, has Arthur re-crowned at "Carlion".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Caerleon (865 words)

	Caerleon - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Militarily important during the Roman period, Caerleon has extensive remains of Isca, a Roman fortress, including an amphitheater, soldiers' quarters, walls, and baths.
		Caerleon is also famous for its connection with Arthurian legend; it is often identified with Camelot.
		Sun shines for Caerleon; Breeding Column: Fillies' Mile heroine enables her sire to go one-nil up on Sadler's Wells.(Sports)
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-caerleon.html (282 words)

	Caerleon, Wales. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Compact CAERLEON (Caerllion), three miles north of central Newport (bus #2; every 15min), but still within the city limits, is peppered with the remnants of the major Roman town of Isca, named after the River Usk (Wysg).
		The settlement was built to provide administrative and military services for the smaller, outlying camps in the rest of south Wales and grew to a size and importance on a par with the better-known York and Chester in the north of England.
		Caerleon's tourist office (daily: April–Oct 10am–1pm & 2–5.30pm; Nov–March 10am–1pm & 2–4pm; tel 01633/422656) lies next to the legionary museum, or there's more informal information in the Ffwrrwm craft centre, down the main street.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/wales/caerleon (396 words)

	Caerleon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Caerleon is a small Welsh town beside the River Usk.
		In later legend, Camelot doesn't replace Caerleon entirely; it continues to have a presence in the Arthuian legend as a minor court.
		Before the excavation of the amphitheater in Caerleon it was buried under a mound of soil with an oval shape.
	www.uidaho.edu /student_orgs/arthurian_legend/england/sites/caerleon.htm (265 words)

	Caerleon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Caerleon, in South Wales, is a small town chiefly known as the site of a Roman legionary fortress.
		Substantial remains can still be seen, including the military amphitheatre, one of the most impressive in Britain, and the bath house, with a modern museum in situ above it.
		There is a separate museum, part of the National Museums and Galleries of Wales[?] complex, which exhibits finds from excavations throughout the town.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ca/Caerleon.html (70 words)

	National Museum Wales \| National Roman Legion Museum
		Wales was its furthest outpost and, in AD 75, a fortress was founded at Caerleon that would guard the region for over 200 years.
		Caerleon was one of only three permanent fortresses in Roman Britain.
		The National Roman Legion Museum at Caerleon is near Newport, within easy reach of Cardiff, Bristol and the Severn Bridge.
	www.museumwales.ac.uk /en/caerleon (243 words)

	Caerleon Roman museum and amphitheatre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Caerleon is an enormously interesting place to anyone with an interest, however small, in Roman history.
		Caerleon is also home to the well preserved barracks and bath house and has plenty of interesting Roman archaeology to explore.
		For some more information on Caerleon's Roman history and for a visual insight into the Roman period, you can also visit the Roman Legionary Museum, set in the heart of the town.
	website.lineone.net /~amthomas/travel/caer_rom.htm (192 words)

	Caerleon: Home of Arthur, Romans & Celts! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Back then Caerleon was thought to be the principal town of the Silures; a Briton tribe who ruled the area, long before the Romans.
		Caerleon in is fact on the Usk, but very near the estuary.
		Then, Caerleon was a major Roman Settlement and Barracks for the Roman Garrisons.
	www.celtic-spirit.net /AwenShop/Caerleon.html (384 words)

	Persona
		This family exposed her to the courts (which were much more rare in the Welsh Marches), and taught her how to be a proper noble lady.
		Megge of Caerleon, also called Megge Win at times (meaning Meg the Fair) developed a love for the fantastic clothing of the court, and dancing.
		Caerleon was the location of a Marcher Lordship established by the medieval english kings.
	caerleon.freeservers.com /persona.html (331 words)

	Caerleon Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Below right: remains of the Roman Watchtower attached to the Hanbury Arms pub in Caerleon near the castle.
		The castle was attacked and captured by the Welsh in 1217, and resisted another attack by the Welsh in 1231.
		he ancient and varied history of Caerleon has given rise to many legends, and it is often mentioned as being (as are other sites) the place where Arthur's palace stood, and from whose battlements it was possible (despite the intervening hills) to see the Bristol Channel.
	www.castlewales.com /caerleon.html (191 words)

	Caerleon, Wales - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		The old town of Caerleon (or Caerleon on Usk - i.e.
		King Arthur ranges far and wide over Britain but for several years he is supposed to have held court at Caerleon.
		It is tempting to see the remains of the Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon as a prototype Round Table.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /wales_caerleon.htm (290 words)

	Caerleon Office - Davis & Sons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Caerleon is a vibrant village set close to the M4 offering easy access to Cardiff, Newport and Bristol, and benefits from very well regarded schools at both Primary & Secondary level as well as a good range of amenities including good restaurants, numerous public houses and various stores.
		Caerleon's rental properties are managed by the Newport office.
		Should you have any queries about buying or selling a property in or around Caerleon, or would like further information about any of the properties featured on this section of the site, please feel free to contact the Caerleon office.
	www.davisandsons.net /caerleon (242 words)

	ARMAMENTARIVM: Caerleon/Isca
		The Roman legionary fortress of Isca, today the modern town of Caerleon, lies on the banks of the River Usk - from which the Romans derived their name for the fortress (the Welsh name for the river being Afon Wysg).
		Although most of the site lies beneath the modern township, more is visible at Caerleon that at either of the other two permanent legionary bases, Chester or York.
		Situated some nine miles upriver from the coast at Newport, the fortress lay on the river terrace at a bridging point close to the confluence of the Usk and its tributary, the River Lwyd.
	museums.ncl.ac.uk /archive/arma/welc/gazett/isca.htm (321 words)

	Caerleon kitchens, bedrooms and appliances - kitchen designers in Wales - contact details
		After Ponthir, continue along the B4236 over the railway line past industrial buildings and Spar garage on the left; climb up rise and sharp left down over railway line to mini-roundabout.
		Continue along the dual carriage way until the roundabout then take the right hand exit to Caerleon.
		Go over the stone river bridge, bear sharp right in front of the ESSO garage, through the traffic lights in front of the Hanbury Arms and follow the road bearing left into the one way system.
	www.caerleonkitchens.co.uk /contact_pages/contact1.asp (492 words)

	Caerleon in general - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Caerleon is a small town, in fact little bigger than a village, inland from Newport in South Wales.
		Our frequent visits are related to the dominant feature of the town, the Caerleon Campus of the University of Wales, College Newport, where our daughter is taking a degree in Photographic Art.
		She chose this campus from many because of its delightful location, friendly atmosphere, good accommodation and because it is recognised as THE place to study photography.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/caerleon-in-general (216 words)

	Caerleon Tourism Forum - home
		This redwood sculpture by Pencho Dobrev of Bulgaria and other sculptures created during Caerleon's international sculpture symposium this summer can be seen in the festival field near Caerleon Bridge, pending permanent siting elsewhere.
		Caerleon's riverside, with Norman tower and the Hanbury, possibly Caerleon's oldest inn
		Caerleon's fourth annual Arts Festival and International Sculpture Symposium was held from June 28 to July 9.
	www.caerleon-tourism.org (107 words)

	Labrador Stud service from bench champions
		Our puppies are vet checked and microchipped prior to going to their new homes, and come with a written guarantee to be free of inherited defects.
		I also judge hunt tests around the country and was judged the 2005 Master National - the highest honor for a Hunt Test judge and a truly wonderful experience.
		Caerleon is proud to announce that Windigo Flip N Fly MH was a 2006 Master National Qualifier!
	www.caerleonlabradors.com (566 words)

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