Around 155-158 AD a major Brigantian revolt forced the temporary abandonment of the Antonine Wall and required substantial reinforcement from the Continent. A governor died or was killed; the emperor Antoninus Pius issued coins celebrating a British victory. The revolt is attested by destruction layers at several Yorkshire and Pennine forts. It was one of the most serious challenges to Roman control of northern England and set the pattern of periodic Brigantian resistance that continued for decades.
Roman general killed; reinforcing troops sent from Germany
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