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
He also moved back to his family's homeland, settling in Caerleon near Newport.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 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
Manager Simon Daniel said he thought he had been dealing with Caerleon Comprehensive School in Newport over the event for 120 Year 11 pupils.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2021
Dubricius, archbishop of Caerleon, almost worn out with age, resigned his see to St. David, retired here, and died in 522.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell
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