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Burial Chambers

• Gaerllwyd Burial Chamber - 447-968-(Neolithic) no further info
• Heston Brake Burial Chamber -505-886- (Neolithic) no further info

Hillforts

• Caerleon Fort - 340-907- Caerleon near Newport-(Roman) this 50 acre fort was constructed of timber in the 1st century CE - later reinforced with a stone wall - nearby are remains of barracks blocks, amphitheatre and baths -
• Cefn Carnedd Hillfort -017-900-no further info
• Llanmelin Hillfort - 460-925- (Iron Age) the tribal stronghold of the powerful "Silures" prior to the Roman conquest -
• Sudbrook Camp Hillfort - (Iron Age) situated at an important crossing on the Severn River - remained in use during the Roman occupation -
• Wilcrick Hillfort - 412-878 -(Iron Age) no further info

Roman Town

• Caerwent Roman Town -469-905 - town of Caerwent near Newport - (Roman) - this vigorous Romano-British trading town was founded in the 1st century CE - fortifications include strong gates and octagonal bastions -

Standing Stones

• Harold's Stones - 499-051- (Bronze Age) three tall stones, the middle one bearing two cup marks - unknown function -

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