The Mynde (Caerleon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Mynde |
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The town walls that guard the Mynde
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Modern (house) Regency era walls Roman and Medieval (foundations) |
| Town or city | Caerleon, Newport |
| Country | Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°36′34″N 2°57′06″W / 51.609445°N 2.951748°W |
| Completed | 1067–1075 (castle) 1839 (walls) |
| Renovated | 1928, 1938, 1978 |
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| Size | 8,100 sq ft house 3.5 acres land |
The Mynde (which means Y Mynde in Welsh) is a very old and important place in Caerleon. Caerleon is a town on the edge of Newport in Wales. This town is famous for being the site of a huge Roman fort called Isca Augusta.
The Mynde's Story
Ancient Roman Times
People have lived in Caerleon since 75 AD. That's when the Roman army, called a legion, arrived. They built a port and a military base here. Caerleon still has many well-preserved Roman sites. These include the Caerleon Amphitheatre, military bath houses, and parts of the fortress wall. This wall is about 12 feet (3.7 meters) high.
Some stories say that Caerleon might be where the legendary King Arthur was buried. A writer named Nennius wrote in 830 AD about 'The City Of The Legion'. Many believe this city was Caerleon. A castle was likely built on the Mynde site between 1067 and 1075. This happened during the Anglo-Norman advance from Chepstow.
A Time of Change
For a long time, the land at The Mynde had Roman and Medieval stone ruins. But in the 1800s, things changed. Stone was moved and soil was added to build the walls we see today. The current walls were built in 1839. They were made to protect the owner, John Jenkins, from Chartist protesters.
The Chartists were a group of people who wanted everyone to have the right to vote. They were fighting for fairness in Newport. During this building work, people believe that many parts of an old Roman villa were found.
The Mynde Today
The Mynde is a special historical site. It is officially recognized by Cadw, a Welsh group that protects old places. The walls around the land are also very important. They are listed as a Grade II structure.
A local person, Dr. Russell Rhys, used to live at The Mynde. He started the Caerleon Arts Festival. He also created the Ffwrwm arts centre, which is across from The Mynde. Now, the Celtic Manor Resort owns The Mynde. They plan to use it as a quiet, fancy place for people to stay.
The Mynde Building
The house at The Mynde is quite large. It measures about 8,100 square feet (750 square meters). It was built in 1928. The house sits on a walled area of land that is about 3.5 acres (1.4 hectares) in size.
