BattlefieldsCarausius Revolt — Yorkshire Naval Actions (286-293 AD)
Roman Period

Carausius Revolt — Yorkshire Naval Actions (286-293 AD)

286–293
East Riding, England
Also known as: Carausian Empire · North Sea command rebellion
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
East Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Central Roman Empire
Forces
c. 5,000-10,000 central Roman forces.
VS
Victor
Carausius (initially)
Forces
c. 3,000-6,000 Carausian forces
Outcome
Carausius held Britain including Yorkshire ports; killed by Allectus 293
The Battle

History & Significance

Carausius, commander of the Classis Britannica, declared himself emperor of Britain and northern Gaul. Yorkshire ports including the Humber estuary were part of his independent empire. Roman naval patrols from the Yorkshire coast were reorganised under his regime. His assassination by Allectus brought Yorkshire back under central Roman control after Constantius Chlorus's successful reconquest of 296.

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