BattlefieldsBattle of Allectus — Defeat near London 296 AD
Roman Period

Battle of Allectus — Defeat near London 296 AD

296
Kent, England
Also known as: Fall of Allectus 296 · Constantius Chlorus reconquest battle
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Allectus (Britannic usurper)
Forces
c. 3,000-6,000 Allectus forces.
VS
Victor
Constantius Chlorus (Asclepiodotus commanding)
Forces
c. 4,000-8,000 Constantius/Asclepiodotus forces
Outcome
Allectus killed; Britannic Empire ended; London saved from Allectus Frank mercenaries by second Roman fleet
The Battle

History & Significance

Asclepiodotus, Praetorian Prefect of Constantius, sailed through fog past the Carausian fleet, landed in Hampshire and defeated Allectus in battle somewhere south of London — possibly in the Surrey/Hampshire border area. Allectus was killed and his Frankish mercenaries dispersed toward London, where they were intercepted and killed by a second Roman fleet. The Arras Medallion depicts Constantius being welcomed at the gates of London as its liberator.

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