Caerleon and the archaeologists: changing ideas on the Roman fortress

Key Points

• To explore the changing ideas and understandings of the Roman fortress, amphitheatre, and settlement at Caerleon.
• Reviewed historical excavation reports
• Analyzed archaeological findings
• Compared past interpretations with current perspectives
• Uncovered new insights into the fortress layout
• Revised understanding of civilian settlement patterns
• Identified previously overlooked features of the amphitheatre