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Roman Period

Roman Fort at Lancaster (Longovicium)

80
Lancashire, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Lancashire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brigantes
Forces
Brigantes c. 500–1,500.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Roman siege/garrison c. 1,200–2,000
Outcome
Fort established controlling crossing of River Lune
The Battle

History & Significance

Lancaster fort controlled the northern approach to Lancashire and the route into Cumbria, garrisoned through the late Roman period.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Fort at Lancaster (Longovicium)

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High cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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