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This research investigates the timeline of Roman remains at Caerleon and their impact on medieval power struggles.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Roman survival, Welsh revival: the evidence of the re-use of Roman remains

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This research investigates the timeline of Roman remains at Caerleon and their impact on medieval power struggles.
Historical analysis of architectural evidence
Review of literature on Caerleon's Roman and medieval significance
Examination of records detailing the Norman conquest
Roman remains in Caerleon remained intact until the thirteenth century
Norman destruction of structures was crucial for asserting control over the region
The seizure of Caerleon played a role in legitimizing native rulers' claims in the area

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Argues that the Roman remains at Caerleon were not demolished until the thirteenth century. Seizure of Caerleon was seen to legitimize the various native contenders for the rule of the region in the medieval period. The destruction of various structures by the Normans was therefore an important step in their conquest.

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