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Roman Period

Classis Britannica base at Dover (Dubris) Operations

43–285
Kent, England
Also known as: Roman fleet at Dover · Dubris naval base
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Channel pirates
Forces
Channel pirates: c. 300–800.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Classis Britannica: c. 1,000–2,000 (Dover base)
Outcome
Dover served as the primary naval base of the Classis Britannica for over two centuries; two Roman lighthouses (one surviving) guided vessels
The Battle

History & Significance

The Roman lighthouse at Dover (the pharos) is one of the tallest surviving Roman structures in Britain, testament to the importance of the Classis Britannica in maintaining Roman control of the Channel crossing.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Classis Britannica base at Dover (Dubris) Operations

Maison Dieu
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
The Bath House, N of Market Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
The Painted House, N of Market Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
St Martin's Priory (remains of)
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
South-western section of the Roman Fort of the Classis Britannica, near Albany Place
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
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