Caerleon

American  

[kahr-lee-uhn] / kɑrˈli ən /

noun

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

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Caerleon British  

/ kɑːˈlɪən /

noun

1. 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”

Example Sentences

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.

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Anti-social behaviour at Caerleon's Amphitheatre and Barracks has seen graffiti, the heat from barbecues damaging Roman brickwork and even a burnt-out motorbike left at the site.

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He also moved back to his family's homeland, settling in Caerleon near Newport.

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Lucy Purcell, headteacher at Caerleon Comprehensive, says looking at the school year is a "positive thing".

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Angela and Nick Gartside, both 67, from Caerleon, Newport, still have over half left of the £600 in local currency they brought, so have booked a day by the pool at an expensive hotel to "offload some Riyals".

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