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Roman Period

Silurian Ambush of Roman Foraging Parties 52 AD

52
Wales
Also known as: Silures defeat Roman detachment 52 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rome
Forces
Roman foraging parties: c. 300–600.
VS
Victor
Silures
Forces
Silures: c. 1,000–2,500
Outcome
Silurian warriors ambushed and destroyed Roman foraging parties and their escort; Scapula died shortly after from the strain
The Battle

History & Significance

The Silures inflicted such constant casualties in 52 AD that the Roman governor Ostorius Scapula died in the field, the only governor to die on campaign in Britain.

Casualties & Losses

Multiple Roman cohorts severely mauled

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Scheduled Monuments near Silurian Ambush of Roman Foraging Parties 52 AD

Old Beam Pump & Winding Engine, Glyn Pits
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~1.6 miles
St Illtyd Castle Mound
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Cwmbyrgwm Colliery
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Air Furnace at British Ironworks
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British Colliery Pumping Engine House
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~2.1 miles
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