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Roman Period

Saxon Shore Fort Defence — Portus Adurni 280-300 AD

280–400
West Sussex, England
Also known as: Portchester Castle Roman defence · Saxon Shore fort Portus Adurni
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
West Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Saxon raiders
Forces
c. 300-1,000 Saxon raiders.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
c. 200-400 Roman garrison
Outcome
Portchester Castle (Portus Adurni) served as base for classis Britannica to intercept Saxon raiders in the Solent
The Battle

History & Significance

Portchester (Portus Adurni) is the best preserved Roman fort in northern Europe and a key node in the Saxon Shore defence network protecting the Solent and Southampton Water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

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Market cross
Scheduled monument · ~2.9 miles
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