BattlefieldsBrigantian Revolt under Genounia 155 AD
Roman Period

Brigantian Revolt under Genounia 155 AD

155
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Brigantian uprising 155 AD · Rome defeats Brigantian rebels
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brigantes (rebel faction)
Forces
Brigantian rebels c. 3,000–5,000.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Rome c. 2,000–4,000
Outcome
Brigantian revolt suppressed; additional troops transferred from Germany to reinforce northern England
The Battle

History & Significance

The Brigantian revolt of 155 AD coincided with the northern tribal attacks on the Antonine Wall, suggesting coordinated resistance across the entire northern frontier of Roman Britain.

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