Caerleon

[ kahr-lee-uhn ]

noun

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

Caerleon

/ 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caerleon¹

From Welsh Caerllion, from Welsh Cair Legeion “Fortress of the (Roman) Legion”

Example Sentences

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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Caroline Bird, 52, from Caerleon, Newport, added: "Against the USA, we were happy with a draw but this is a must-win and I think we will."

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It is affecting traffic between Junction 24 Coldra and Junction 25 Caerleon, Traffic Wales has said.

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Mr Hughes is a candidate for the Caerleon ward.

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