BattlefieldsChesters Fort (Cilurnum) Cavalry Actions
Roman Period

Chesters Fort (Cilurnum) Cavalry Actions

122–410
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Ala II Asturum at Chesters · Cilurnum cavalry operations
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northern raiders
Forces
northern raiders c. 250–500.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Romans c. 600–1,000 cavalry
Outcome
Chesters fort housed the Ala II Asturum cavalry regiment to patrol the Wall and intercept raiders crossing the North Tyne
The Battle

History & Significance

Chesters (Cilurnum) was the largest cavalry fort on Hadrian Wall, with the Asturian cavalry regiment providing mobile response capability against raiding parties for nearly three centuries.

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