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Roman Period

Possible battle near Portchester

286–296
Hampshire, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Hampshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Uncertain
Forces
c. 500-2,000 Roman forces.
VS
Victor
Uncertain
Forces
c. 500-2,000 Carausian forces
Outcome
The outcome remains historically uncertain, though Carausius ultimately maintained control of Britain until his assassination in 293 AD, suggesting any engagement at Portchester did not decisively shift the balance of power against his forces.
The Battle

History & Significance

Carausian revolt; Roman naval base at Portchester

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Possible battle near Portchester

Portchester Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Horsea Island D-Day Landing Craft Maintenance Site
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Fort Southwick See also PORTSMOUTH 500
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Fort Southwick See also HAMPSHIRE 500
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Fort Nelson
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
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