Museums · South Wales
Venta Silurum
Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the village of Caerwent in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. Much of it has been archaeologically excavated and the nearby Newport Museum has many of the finds on display.
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From the Wikipedia article
Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the village of Caerwent in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. Much of it has been archaeologically excavated and the nearby Newport Museum has many of the finds on display.
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Background
History
Venta was established by the Romans in around AD 75 as an administrative centre for the defeated Silures tribe in Roman Wales. Venta Silurum seems to mean "Market town of the Silures" (cf. Venta Belgarum and Venta Icenorum). This is confirmed by inscriptions on the "Civitas Silurum" stone, now on display in the parish church. The town, which was located on the Roman road between Isca Augusta (Caerleon) and Glevum (Gloucester) and close to the Severn Estuary, was (in contrast with nearby "Isca") essentially established for civilian administration rather than for military purposes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6110, -2.7680
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Caerwent
- Postcode
- NP26 5AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Venta Silurum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Venta Silurum?
- Venta Silurum is in South Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6110°, -2.7680°.
- Is Venta Silurum wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Venta Silurum. Check ahead for specific facilities.