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Caerleon
Caerleon in Gwent was the legionary base of the legio (Roman legion) II Augusta. It became its permanent headquarters in the mid/late 70s ad, probably under the governor Frontinus, subsequent to its postings at Exeter and Gloucester. Excavations at Caerleon have revealed impressive structures such as the military bath-house. Epigraphic and literary evidence connected with Caerleon has provided invaluable insights into the workings of both legion and province. An inscription from Goldcliff, a few miles from the fortress, implies that II Augusta was involved in the reclamation of waterlogged land. An inscription on a statue-base from nearby Caerwent records that it was set up ‘by decree of the council of the civitas Silurum’ to Tiberius Claudius Paulinus, a legate of II Augusta at Caerleon, who went on to become governor. Two Christian martyrs, Aaron and Julius, died at Caerleon during the 3rd-cent. persecutions.
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JOHN CANNON. "Caerleon." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Caerleon." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-Caerleon.html JOHN CANNON. "Caerleon." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon
Caerleon, Caerleon-on-Usk. Anglicized spelling of Caerllion ar Wysg, a residence of Arthur, often identified with Camelot. The Romans built the fortress Isca near the site of the medieval walled city. Ruins of Isca seem to have encouraged Geoffrey of Monmouth (12th cent.) to favour Caerleon as Arthur's seat. Here Arthur is described as massing his forces for the battle of Bedegraine and celebrating the subsequent victory. Caerleon Castle has a flight of 208 steps leading to a room thought to be used by Merlin. The modern Caerleon is a modest urban district in south Monmouthshire on the Usk [W Wysg] River, 2.5 miles NE of Newport. Caerleon is sometimes confused with the English city of Chester [W Caerllion Fawr].
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Caerleon.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon
Caerleon (Caerllion), Wales/UK Castra Legionis, Caerleion The popular name of the Roman military base was Castra Legionis ‘Camp of the Legion’ (2nd Augustan Legion) from which the present name has evolved from the Welsh caer and legionis, the genitive of the Latin legio ‘legion’. The actual Roman fort was called Isca Legionis ‘Isca of the Legion’, with Isca being the Roman name of the River Usk on which the town stands.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Caerleon." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Caerleon." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Caerleon.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Caerleon." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon , town (1981 pop. 6,711), Newport, SE Wales, on the Usk River. Militarily important during the Roman period, Caerleon has extensive remains of Isca, a Roman fortress, including an amphitheater, soldiers' quarters, walls, and baths. Stones, bronzes, pottery, and coins are exhibited in the Legionary Museum. Caerleon is also famous for its connection with Arthurian legend; it is often identified with Camelot . |
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"Caerleon." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Caerleon." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Caerleon.html "Caerleon." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon
Caerleon (Caerllion-ar-Wysg) Newpt. castra Legionis c.150, Caerleion 1086 (DB). ‘Fort of the legion’. Welsh caer + Latin legio (genitive legionis). The reference is to the Second Legion, stationed here after moving from Glevum (Gloucester). The Roman fort was Isca Legionis, ‘Isca of the legion’, Isca being the River Usk. The Welsh name means ‘Caerleon on the Usk’.
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A. D. MILLS. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Caerleon.html A. D. MILLS. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon
Caerleon in Gwent was the legionary base of the legio (Roman legion) II Augusta. It became its permanent headquarters in themid/late 70s AD, probably under the governor Frontinus. Excavations at Caerleon have revealed impressive structures such as the military bath‐house.
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JOHN CANNON. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-Caerleon.html JOHN CANNON. "Caerleon." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon
Caerleon a town in South Wales, the tradional seat of Arthur, as in Tennyson's Idylls of the King. It is probably to be identified with Carlioun, which in Malory's Morte D'Arthur is said to be where Arthur was crowned and held his court.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Caerleon." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Caerleon." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Caerleon.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Caerleon." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Caerleon.html |
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Caerleon
Caerleon, see Carlioun.
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MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Caerleon." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Caerleon." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-Caerleon.html MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Caerleon." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-Caerleon.html |
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