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Roman Period

Tribes Overrun Antonine Wall Outposts 155 AD

155
Scotland
Also known as: Northern attack on Antonine Wall 155 AD · Antonine Wall disruption 155 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rome
Forces
Roman Antonine Wall garrisons c. 1,500–2,500.
VS
Victor
Northern tribes
Forces
Northern tribes c. 4,000–6,000
Outcome
Several Antonine Wall outpost forts damaged or destroyed; Roman emergency response required
The Battle

History & Significance

Archaeological evidence at several Antonine Wall forts shows destruction layers dated to around 155-158 AD, consistent with a major attack. This disruption, combined with troubles on Hadrian Wall, appears to have prompted a strategic reassessment. The Antonine Wall was temporarily reinforced and then permanently abandoned in favour of Hadrian Wall around 163 AD.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Tribes Overrun Antonine Wall Outposts 155 AD

Nether Kinneil, shell middens 400m ENE of Inveravon
Scheduled monument · ~3.5 miles
Antonine Wall, fort and shell middens 240m WSW of The Tower, Inveravon
Scheduled monument · Iron Age · ~3.6 miles
Bowhouse,circular enclosure,Polmont
Scheduled monument · Post-Medieval · ~3.6 miles
Antonine Wall,Nether Kinneil-Inveravon,rampart & ditch
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of
Scheduled monument · ~3.7 miles
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