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Roman Period

Roman Outpost Fort at Risingham Attacked

180–300
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Habitancum fort action · Risingham garrison action
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Contested
Forces
Northern tribes c. 1,500–3,000.
VS
Victor
Contested
Forces
Risingham garrison c. 500–800
Outcome
Risingham fort north of the Wall served as advanced intelligence post; repeatedly rebuilt after raids
The Battle

History & Significance

Risingham (Habitancum) was an outpost fort north of Hadrian Wall that served as an early warning and intelligence-gathering post against Caledonian movements.

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Romano-British settlement and field of cord rig, 625m south west of Rede Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~2.6 miles
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