Sextus Calpurnius Agricola was sent to Britain during the reign of Marcus Aurelius to deal with an unspecified military crisis — probably a Brigantian revolt associated with troop withdrawals for the Parthian War. His presence is attested by building inscriptions at Vindolanda, Chesters, and Corbridge, suggesting fort rebuilding alongside military operations. The Historia Augusta names him as dealing with a British problem Marcus Aurelius considered serious.
Legionary vexillations and auxiliary regiments; uncertain whether full legions engaged
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