BattlefieldsSouth Cadbury Hillfort Massacre
Roman Period

South Cadbury Hillfort Massacre

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England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durotriges
Forces
Durotriges
VS
Victor
Legio II Augusta
Forces
Legio II Augusta
Outcome
Hillfort stormed; massacre of defenders at the gate; site abandoned and later reoccupied
The Battle

History & Significance

Excavations at South Cadbury led by Leslie Alcock revealed evidence of massacre and burning in the conquest period, including sword-cut bones near the south-west gate, indicating a violent Roman storming of this major Durotriges stronghold.

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