Dumnonii the British population, suggesting an ancient connection of peoples along the western Atlantic seaboard. The Latin name for Exeter is Isca Dumnoniorum ("Water of the Dumnonii"). This oppidum (a Latin term meaning an important town) on the banks of I River Exe certainly existed prior to the foundation of the Roman city in about AD 50. "Isca" is derived from the Brythonic word for flowing water, which was given to the River Exe. This is reflected in the Welsh name for Exeter: "Caerwysg" meaning "fortified settlement on the river Uisc". Isca Dumnoniorum originated with a settlement that developed around the
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