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Roman Period

Battle of the Medway

43
Kent, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Britons
Forces
Britons c. 15,000–20,000
VS
Victor
Romans
Forces
Romans c. 20,000–25,000
Outcome
The Romans achieved a decisive victory, routing the British forces and enabling the swift advance toward Camulodunum (Colchester), effectively beginning the permanent Roman occupation of Britain.
The Battle

History & Significance

First major Claudian invasion battle; two-day fight

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of the Medway

Fort Pitt
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Brook Low Level Pumping Station
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Chatham Lines, section at Chatham Gun Wharf
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Brompton Lines
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Former guardhouse
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
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