Flood Alleviation Scheme, Caerleon
Summary
During flood alleviation work on the southern bank of the River Usk in 2006, along the Isca and Lulworth Roads at Caerleon, a substantial timber and stone platform was exposed. Timbers typical of those found in medieval and post-medieval bridge construction were recorded along with finds dating from the Roman period through into the present day. Dendrochronological samples were taken from the timber remains; the widths of the annual growth rings were measured and analysed but unfortunately no reliable cross matching between samples or known chronologies could be established. The timbers remain undated at this time.