The Roman equivalent of a football stadium or a theatre, Caerleon Amphitheatre would have provided bloody entertainment for the soldiers stationed at ancient Isca Augusta.

It is thought that wooden benches would have provided seating for 6,000 spectators, encircling an arena in which wild animals and gladiators would do battle.

However, the amphitheatre also has a place in Arthurian legend. The 12th-century scholar Geoffrey of Monmouth asserted that Arthur was crowned here and the remains are in fact what is left of his Round Table.

Adie

January 16, 2023

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Caerleon Amphitheatre would have provided bloody entertainment for the Roman soldiers stationed at Isca Augusta.

It is thought that seating accommodated 6,000 spectators, encircling an arena in which wild animals, gladiators and other unfortunates did battle.

Michael Tilley

March 6, 2024

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Quite well-preserved and free to visit. A trip back in history!

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