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Roman Period

Roman Fort at Glevum (Gloucester) Established 49 AD

49
Gloucestershire, England
Also known as: Legio XX at Glevum · Roman Gloucester foundation
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Gloucestershire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dobunni and Silures border groups
VS
Victor
Rome
Outcome
Legionary fortress established at Glevum as forward base for Welsh campaigns
The Battle

History & Significance

The foundation of the legionary fortress at Glevum (Gloucester) on the Severn marked the establishment of the primary Roman base for operations against both the Silures and the Ordovices. Its position at the lowest reliable crossing of the Severn made it the gateway into Wales. Legio XX occupied the fortress as the forward operational base.

Forces Involved

Legio XX Valeria Victrix

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Fort at Glevum (Gloucester) Established 49 AD

Eastgate and stretch of city wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
47 and 49 Eastgate Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Remains of Roman wall
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Tower of St Michael's Church
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Glevum Roman colonia
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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