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Roman Period

Roman Suppression of the Parisi 70-71 AD

70–71
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Roman occupation of East Yorkshire · Parisi submit to Rome
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Parisi
Forces
Parisi resistance c.1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
Rome (Cerialis)
Forces
Romans under Cerialis c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Parisi tribe of the Yorkshire Wolds submitted; Petuaria (Brough) established as civitas capital
The Battle

History & Significance

The submission of the Parisi opened the eastern flank of the advance into Brigantia and secured the Humber estuary crossing that was vital for Roman logistics in the north.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Suppression of the Parisi 70-71 AD

Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Three round barrows in North Dalton village
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Market Cross
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Round barrow 930m north east of Dalton Gates Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.1 miles
Two round barrows 820m north east of Dalton Gates Farm
Scheduled monument · ~3.2 miles
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