Isca Dumnoniorum settlement there (modern Caerleon) to be distinguished as "Isca Augusta", while the Devonian Isca was called "Isca Dumnoniorum": Usk of the Dumnonians. Exeter began as settlements on a dry ridge ending in a spur overlooking a navigable river teeming with fish, with fertile land nearby. Although there have been no major prehistoric finds, these advantages suggest the site was occupied early. Coins had been discovered from the Hellenistic kingdoms, suggesting the existence of a settlement trading with the Mediterranean as early as . This is disputed however by Prof T P Wiseman who alleges the hoard was not genuine. Following
Isca Augusta the remains of a Roman harbour had been discovered in Caerleon. Substantial archeologically excavated Roman remains of the Roman fortress can be seen at Caerleon. Cadw administers: The National Roman Legion Museum, located in the village, is part of the National Museums and Galleries of Wales. The museum exhibits artifacts and finds from excavations throughout the village including Roman currency, weapons, uniform etc. In March 2012 an episode of archaeological television programme "Time Team" that had been recorded in Caerleon aired on Channel 4, titled 'Rome's Wild West'. Isca Augusta Isca, variously specified as Isca Augusta or Isca Silurum, was