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Roman Period

Brigantian revolt against Cartimandua

69
North Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Venutius revolt 69 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
North Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cartimandua
Forces
Cartimandua's pro-Roman faction c.3,000–5,000; Roman intervention limited initially.
VS
Victor
Venutius
Forces
Brigantian forces under Venutius c.8,000–12,000
Outcome
Roman rescue of Cartimandua; Venutius took Brigantian kingdom
The Battle

History & Significance

Forced Roman intervention; Cartimandua rescued but lost throne; precipitated Cerialis campaigns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Brigantian revolt against Cartimandua

Cup and ring marked rock near Green Haggs Lane, Spofforth, 130m west of Lodge Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1 miles
Spofforth Castle magnates' residence
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Moated site 50m north east of North Rigton School
Scheduled monument · ~3 miles
Harewood Castle
Scheduled monument · ~3.1 miles
Rougemont Castle ringwork and bailey and associated fishponds and outwork
Scheduled monument · ~3.4 miles
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