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Roman Period

Magnus Maximus northern campaign

382–383
Northumberland, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Picts/Scots
Forces
Picts/Scots c. 2,000–4,000.
VS
Victor
Magnus Maximus
Forces
Magnus Maximus c. 3,000–5,000
Outcome
Usurper Magnus Maximus defeated Picts and Scots before proclaiming himself emperor
The Battle

History & Significance

Last major Roman military success in northern Britain before troops stripped for Continent

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Magnus Maximus northern campaign

Red House Roman camp
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Round cairn, 670m NNE of Middle House
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
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