BattlefieldsRoman fort at Risingham (Habitancum) — garrison skirmishes
Roman Period

Roman fort at Risingham (Habitancum) — garrison skirmishes

180–350
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Habitancum outpost fighting
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Northern tribes c. 1,500–3,000.
VS
Victor
Romans (garrison)
Forces
Risingham garrison c. 500–1,000
Outcome
Outpost fort north of the Wall on Dere Street; Cohors I Vangionum garrisoned here; frequently under pressure from northern tribes
The Battle

History & Significance

Risingham was an outpost fort positioned north of Hadrian's Wall to give advance warning of attack. Its garrison fought regular small-scale engagements with raiding parties from the north. The fort's distance from the Wall made its garrison especially vulnerable

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