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Roman Period

Barbarian Coastal Raids on the South West

367
Devon, England
Also known as: Scotti and Attacotti raids · Great Conspiracy raids on Devon and Somerset
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Romano-British coast
VS
Victor
Raiders (Scotti / Attacotti)
Outcome
Widespread disruption; Count Theodosius later restores order
The Battle

History & Significance

During the Barbarian Conspiracy of 367, Scotti and Attacotti raiders struck the Devon and Somerset coast, contributing to the near-collapse of Roman Britain.

Forces Involved

Scotti/Attacotti: c. 1,000–2,000. Romano-British coast: militia c. 200–400.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Barbarian Coastal Raids on the South West

Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Roman baths (site of), The Deanery
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Law Library, Cathedral Yard
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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