The Romans in Caerwent
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Roman ruins in Caerwent - the Roman capital of Wales.
A look at the ruins of Roman Caerwent, once the largest city in Wales with a population of around 3000 people who spoke a mixture of Latin and Brythonic, which later evolved to become Welsh.
From:
The Story of Welsh Battles and Borrowings
First broadcast
:
08 January 2003
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : History
Topic : Romans
Keywords : Everyday life, Roman ruins, Roman life,
Notes : Points to study - What type of place was Caerwent two thousand years ago? What type of place is it today? What languages are heard in Caerwent today?
