Caerwent Roman Town
  • Caerwent Roman Town
  • Caerwent Roman Town
  • Caerwent Roman Town
  • Caerwent Roman Town
  • Caerwent Roman Town

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Caerwent Roman Town is an archaeologist’s paradise. In Roman Britain it became the tribal capital of the Silure (Venta Silurum), serving as the administrative counterpart to the Roman camp at Caerleon.

The town itself is still predominantly found within the impressive fourth-century Roman walls, with parts of the walls standing up to 17 feet (5.2m) high. Excavated houses, forum-basilica and a Romano-British temple also remain, plus archaeological discoveries can be found in the Church of St Stephen & St Tathan in Caerwent.

Parking at Caerwent

The West Gate barns area provides free car parking, level access to toilet facilities and interpretation panels. The car park is open 10am - 4pm and open all year round (except 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January).

Caerwent Walks

Discover the history and heritage of Caerwent on the Caerwent Health Walk, a two mile easy trail taking in the walls, remains and Roman gates of Caerwent.

Download the walk here

Book Tickets

Related

Roman Legionary Museum CaerleonNational Roman Legion Museum, Newport CityStep back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum and explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.

Caerleon Roman Fortress and BathsCaerleon Roman Fortress & Baths (Cadw), CaerleonThe site of the 50-acre (20.3ha) Roman legionary fortress of Isca, the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from about A.D. 75. Impressive remains of the fortress baths, amphitheatre, barracks, and fortress wall.

CaerwentHealth Walk - Caerwent Walk, CaldicotA 2 mile walk around the old Roman town of Caerwent.

Church of St Stephen & St TathanChurch of St Stephen & St Tathan, CaldicotThis is perhaps one of the earliest Christian sites in the county, possibly in Wales

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Free Entry

Catering

  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Caerwent is off the A48 between Newport and Chepstow; follow brown signs to Roman Town/Roman City. Bus Route number 73 Newport –Chepstow Accessible by Public Transport: Caldicot station is 3 miles away.

Caerwent Roman Town

Type:Roman Remains

Caerwent, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5BA
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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Car park open daily 10am - 4pm.

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