The Temple
Year of construction
AD 330
Location Caerwent
The Roman Walls are some of the best preserved in Europe.
Aka Venta Silurum the Romans arrived here in AD 75. They encountered the Silures a local tribe who became Romanised. Large sections of the town walls and remains of Roman shops can be seen. An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman remains. An easy walk allows the visitor to explore the town in less than an hour. Start at the CADW car park.
Gray Hill
A longer walk can be done time and weather permitting. There is a group of standing stones well known in the area. To reach the top you can start the walk in the village of Llanvair Discoed. Take a good map as the footpaths cross private farm land and there aren't many finger posts or way markers.