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Roman Period

Destruction of Londinium

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Greater London, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Roman Britain
Forces
the undefended Roman trading town
VS
Victor
Iceni-led alliance under Boudicca
Forces
Iceni-led alliance
Outcome
The town was abandoned and then torched by Boudicca forces. Paulinus chose to retreat and consolidate his forces for a decisive engagement.
The Battle

History & Significance

Boudicca burned Roman London to the ground after the governor Paulinus evacuated rather than defend it. A thick layer of burned material found by archaeologists confirms the event.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Destruction of Londinium

Romano-British bath house and medieval remains at 11-15 Borough High Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Fishmongers' Hall
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of Winchester Palace, Clink Street and waterfront
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Structures of archaeological interest below Billingsgate Market
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Roman hypocaust and building on site of Coal Exchange
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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