NEWPORTthrough the ages


Early History Late Mesolithic human footprints, around 7,500 years old, have been found preserved in clay along the Gwent Levels, near Goldcliff.


For centuries the area was inhabited by the fearsome Silures tribe who resisted the Roman invasion.


1st Century c.75AD The Romans built a huge fortress at Caerleon that would guard this region, the furthest outpost of the Roman Empire, for over 200 years. The extensive remains include an amphitheatre, baths, barracks and a wealth of finds in the National Roman Legion Museum www.cadw.wales.gov.uk www.museumwales.ac.uk www.newport.gov.uk/caerleon


6th Century c.550 According to legend, King Gwynllyw converted to Christinity and founded a place of worship where St. Woolos' cathedral now stands. www.newport.gov.uk/visiting


1st Century c. AD 43 The Romans invaded Britain. At this time the language of most of Britain was derived from a branch of Celtic known as Brythonic; it later gave rise to Welsh, Cornish and Breton.


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