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April 10, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Roman Remains at Caerleon and Their Role in Welsh History

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

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RHRay Howell

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Overview

This analysis examines the re-use of Roman remains in Caerleon, suggesting implications for power dynamics in the medieval period.

Key Points

  • 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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Ray Howell (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895ea6c1944d70ce070c5https://doi.org/10.5284/1140191
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