Caerleon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Caerleon
From Welsh Caerllion, from Welsh Cair Legeion “Fortress of the (Roman) Legion”
Example Sentences
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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
A profile on Dua Saleh from Netflix series Sex Education, photographed at Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre wearing Prada for Face magazine was another highlight.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2025
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
Newport Council said the event was not organised by Caerleon Comprehensive but staff had sent messages out to the Year 11 group urging them to get a test.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2021
The legions probably carried the worship to the great camps of Caerleon, Chester and York.
From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Samuel Dill
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