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Roman Period

Legio II Augusta Repels Silurian Raids from Caerleon 75-100 AD

75–100
Newport, Wales
Also known as: Caerleon garrison operations · Isca Silurum fort actions
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Newport, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Silurian resistance fighters
Forces
Silurian raiders c. 1,000–3,000 in garrison skirmishes.
VS
Victor
Rome (Legio II Augusta)
Forces
Legio II Augusta c. 5,500
Outcome
Legio II Augusta at Caerleon conducted punitive operations against continued Silurian raiding; gradual pacification of south-east Wales
The Battle

History & Significance

The prolonged garrison operations of Legio II Augusta from Caerleon converted the fiercely resistant Silures into one of the most thoroughly Romanised tribes in Wales within two generations.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Legio II Augusta Repels Silurian Raids from Caerleon 75-100 AD

Caerleon Castle Mound
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0 miles
Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms
Scheduled monument · Medieval · ~0.1 miles
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Area behind Caerleon House
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.1 miles
Caerleon Civil Settlement: Site of Roman Building SE of Castle Street
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.1 miles
Caerleon Legionary Fortress: Former Garden of The Firs
Scheduled monument · Roman · ~0.1 miles
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