BattlefieldsDestruction of Verulamium
Roman Period

Destruction of Verulamium

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Hertfordshire, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Hertfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Roman Britain / Pro-Roman Catuvellauni
Forces
the pro-Roman Catuvellauni settlement
VS
Victor
Iceni and allied tribes
Forces
Iceni and allied tribes
Outcome
The town was torched and its inhabitants killed or scattered. Archaeological evidence of burning debris dates to this period.
The Battle

History & Significance

Verulamium, a civitas capital allied to Rome, was sacked and burned by Boudicca forces during the revolt. It was one of three major towns destroyed in the uprising.

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