BattlefieldsBarbarian Conspiracy — assault on Hadrian's Wall
Roman Period

Barbarian Conspiracy — assault on Hadrian's Wall

367
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Great Conspiracy 367 · Pict and Scot breakthrough 367
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Roman Wall garrison
VS
Victor
Barbarian coalition (Picts, Scots, Attacotti)
Outcome
Coordinated assault overwhelmed Hadrian's Wall; areani scouts betrayed Roman positions; Nectaridus (Count of the Saxon Shore) killed; Fullofaudes (Duke of Britain) captured; Picts and Scots ravaged deep into Northumberland
The Battle

History & Significance

The most catastrophic single military disaster in Roman Britain. The barbarians had apparently coordinated across hundreds of miles — a remarkable feat. Northumberland was pillaged as far south as the Tyne. Count Theodosius was sent from Gaul to restore order

Forces Involved

Barbarian coalition: c. 6,000–10,000. Hadrian's Wall garrison: c. 1,500–2,500.

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