BattlefieldsPict and Scot Coordinated Raid on Hadrian Wall 305-306 AD
Roman Period

Pict and Scot Coordinated Raid on Hadrian Wall 305-306 AD

305–306
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Constantius campaign against Picts 305 AD · Late Roman northern raids 305 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Picts and Scots
VS
Victor
Rome (Constantius Chlorus)
Outcome
Constantius conducted campaign against Picts; died at York 306 AD immediately after
The Battle

History & Significance

Constantius Chlorus came to Britain specifically to conduct campaigns against the Picts who had been raiding the northern frontier. He conducted at least one successful campaign before dying at York in July 306 AD, where his son Constantine was immediately proclaimed emperor. The campaign secured the Wall zone temporarily.

Forces Involved

Romans: c. 5,000–8,000. Picts/Scots: c. 3,000–5,000.

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