BattlefieldsFrontinus Assault on Caer Caradoc (Church Stretton) 74 AD
Roman Period

Frontinus Assault on Caer Caradoc (Church Stretton) 74 AD

74
Shropshire, England
Also known as: Frontinus at Caer Caradoc hillfort · Roman south Shropshire conquest
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Shropshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ordovices or Cornovii holdouts
Forces
Ordovices/Cornovii c. 2,000–4,000 at hillfort.
VS
Victor
Rome (Frontinus)
Forces
Rome (Frontinus) c. 5,000–8,000
Outcome
Hillfort commanding Shropshire approaches secured
The Battle

History & Significance

Caer Caradoc near Church Stretton is associated in local tradition with Caratacus final stand, though the actual battle was further north. The hillfort commanded the key route through the Long Mynd and was a significant defensive node on the approach to Wales. Frontinus systematic campaign required securing such border hillforts before advancing into Welsh territory.

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