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goal of the "Gathering the Jewels" project is to put
the cream of Wales' cultural history, from repositories throughout Wales,
on the Internet for people to learn from and enjoy. The project was initially
funded by the New Opportunities Fund, but now comes under the umbrella
of Culture Net Cymru, funded by the Welsh Assembly. Altogether
20 000 items from the museums, libraries and archives of Wales have been
digitised and can now be explored online. Below, you can view some of the images of Caerleon already gathered... |
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Reconstruction
of the Roman legionary fortress, Caerleon, 2nd century AD View larger image (opens new window) National Museums & Galleries of Wales |
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Reconstruction
of the Roman amphitheatre, Caerleon View larger image (opens new window) This reconstruction shows the amphitheatre as it may have looked in the late 1st century AD. Excavation in 1962 indicated a timber superstructure. CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments |
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Reconstruction
of the Roman amphitheatre, Caerleon View larger image (opens new window) This reconstruction shows the amphitheatre as it may have looked in the late 1st century AD. Excavation in 1962 indicated a timber superstructure. CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments |
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Reconstruction
of the west corner of the Roman legionary fortress, Caerleon View larger image (opens new window) This reconstruction shows one corner of the 2nd century AD barracks in Prysg Field. These can be visited by the public today. National Museums & Galleries of Wales |
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Reconstruction
of the Fortress Baths, Caerleon, about AD80 View Larger Image (Opens new window) National Museums & Galleries of Wales |
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Roman fortress baths, Caerleon View Larger Image (Opens new window) Caerleon was the permanent base of the Second Augustan Legion in Britain from c. AD 75. The legionary baths were a focal point for the base. CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments |
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Reconstruction
of the south-west gate of Roman Caerleon View Larger Image (Opens new window) National Museums & Galleries of Wales |
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Hoard
of Roman gold aurei from Caerleon, AD 75 View larger image (opens new window) Deposited or lost in the legionary fortress at Caerleon not long after its foundation, this is Wales's only recorded hoard of Roman gold coins. National Museums & Galleries of Wales |
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Letter
written after the birthday lunch of Caerleon born writer, Arthur Machen,
1943 [page 1 of 2] View larger image (opens new window) Arthur Machen was a prolific writer of fantasy fiction who provided an influence for many who have subsequently written in this field, however, in his later years this Caerleon-born author suffered greatly from financial uncertainty. To ease his situation his friends arranged an 80th birthday lunch at which he was presented with a cheque consisting of donations from them all. This letter provides a record of the events of the day. Newport Library and Information Service |
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Letter
written after the birthday lunch of Caerleon born writer, Arthur Machen,
1943 [page 2 of 2] View larger image (opens new window) Newport Library and Information Service |
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