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Roman Period

Destruction of Camulodunum

60
Essex, England
Also known as: Sack of Colchester
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Romans
Forces
a small Roman garrison of hundreds
VS
Victor
Boudicca/Iceni
Forces
Boudiccan force of c.100,000
Outcome
Boudicca's forces overwhelmed and destroyed the Roman garrison and settlement at Camulodunum, killing thousands of Romans and British Roman sympathizers in what became one of the most devastating defeats inflicted on the Romans in Britain.
The Battle

History & Significance

First Boudiccan target; temple defenders massacred

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Destruction of Camulodunum

Colchester Castle and the Temple of Claudius
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Remains of an apsidal Roman building at Butt Road and Southway
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
St Botolph's Augustinian Priory
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
SE corner of Roman town in Easthill House Gardens
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Balkerne Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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