BattlefieldsRoman Advance beyond the Antonine Wall 142-158 AD
Roman Period

Roman Advance beyond the Antonine Wall 142-158 AD

142–158
Scotland
Also known as: Roman outposts north of Antonine Wall · Antonine-era Scottish campaigns
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Caledonian tribes north of Forth
Forces
Caledonian tribes c. 1,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Romans c. 2,000–4,000 outpost forces
Outcome
Outpost forts established north of the Antonine Wall; Caledonian raiding suppressed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Antonine Wall was not simply a line but part of a deeper defensive system with outpost forts pushed north into Strathearn. Forts at Ardoch, Strageath, and Bertha on the Tay monitored the Perthshire tribes. These forward positions were periodically attacked and required relief operations from the wall garrison.

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