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National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport,
NP18 1AE. Tel: 01633 423 134. Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman
Empire dominated the civilised world. A fortress was founded
at Caerleon that would guard this part of Wales, for over 200
years. The Museum displays a remarkable collection of finds Roman
times. Location: About 3 miles south of Cwmbran.
Newport Castle. Newport
Castle, standing on the banks of the River Usk, was built in
the early 14th, and all that remain are substantial ruins in
the centre of Newport. The site is owned by Cadw and is freely
accessible in daylight hours. Nearby car parks. Location: About
5 miles south of Cwmbran.
Streets, The Old Chapel, Alexandra Rd, Pill, Newport. Tel: 01633
244893. Streets is a resource for education and learning, situated
in the dockland area of Newport. The Way in which we used to
live. Local History. The War Years; (The Home Front, The Coming
of War, The Wartime House, The Wartime Family, Air Raids, Evacuation,
Empathy). The Victorians. Cafe Bar & Restaurant. www.streets-newport.com.
Location: About 5 miles south of Cwmbran.
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre,
High Cross, Newport, South Wales. NP10 9GN. Tel: 01633 894 802.
Situated alongside the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Outside
the Visitor Centre, the flight of locks rises 160 feet in just
half a mile. The Visitor Centre is open Easter to late September,
closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Free admission. Location: About
5 miles south of Cwmbran.
Griffithstown Railway Museum, Station Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool,
Torfaen, NP4 5JH. Tel. (01495) 762908. A fine collection of railway
memorabilia and model railway. Model Shop. Steam Train rides
through the grounds of the museum. Refreshments also available.
www.griffithstownrailwaymuseum.co.uk. About 2 miles north of
Cwmbran.
Llanyrafon Farm and Mill,
Llanfrecha Way, Llanyrafon, Cwmbran, NP44 8HT. Tel: 01633 861
810. There is evidence that there was a mill here in 1632. Collection
details - Science and Technology, Social History. Location: In
the centre of Cwmbran.
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