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Caerleon

American

[kahr-lee-uhn] / kɑrˈli ən /

noun

a town in Newport, in southeastern Wales: site of an ancient Roman fortress, a supposed seat of King Arthur's court.

Caerleon British

/ kɑːˈlɪən /

noun

a town in SE Wales, in Newport county borough on the River Usk: traditionally the seat of King Arthur's court. Pop: 9392 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of Caerleon

From Welsh Caerllion, from Welsh Cair Legeion “Fortress of the (Roman) Legion”

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David, from Caerleon, Newport, described his father as a "lovely", "colourful character" and "well respected", saying his large beard meant "everyone saw him as kind of a Father Christmas lookalike".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

After running from the house following the attack, the court heard police located Dumbuya's vehicle on the M4 near Caerleon, Newport county, and pursued it.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025

Mr Hughes is a candidate for the Caerleon ward.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2022

Naomi Burge and John King from Caerleon, in Newport, had their first child Aoife in 2020 when Naomi was 35.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2022

CAERWENT.—This place is on the Chepstow side of Caerleon, near Severn Tunnel Junction.

From The Towns of Roman Britain by James Oliver Bevan

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