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Roman Period

Siege of Hembury

43–44
Devon, England
Also known as: Roman assault on Hembury hillfort
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dumnonii
Forces
Dumnonii c. 1,500–2,500
VS
Victor
Romans (Legio II Augusta)
Forces
Romans (II Augusta) c. 4,000–6,000
Outcome
Hillfort taken; Roman fort established on site
The Battle

History & Significance

Hembury hillfort in Devon was taken by the II Augusta during the advance into Dumnonii territory, with a Roman fort subsequently established on site.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Hembury

Hembury Fort
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Row Barrow
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church
Scheduled monument · ~4.3 miles
Dunkeswell Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~4.6 miles
Dumpdon Camp
Scheduled monument · ~4.8 miles
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