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Roman Period

Severan Campaign in Caledonia

208–211
Stirling, Scotland
Also known as: Septimius Severus northern campaign
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Stirling, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Caledonian tribes c. 10,000–20,000
VS
Victor
Inconclusive
Forces
Romans c. 30,000–40,000
Outcome
Severus's punitive expedition; guerrilla warfare; Caracalla abandoned gains after father's death
The Battle

History & Significance

Last major Roman offensive campaign in Britain; Severus died at York 211 AD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Severan Campaign in Caledonia

Stirling, town wall & bastion & Port Street Bastion at 44 Bastion Wynd
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Stirling, Mar's Wark, uncompleted residence
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Stirling, Royal Gardens including King's Knot
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Cambuskenneth Abbey, Cambuskenneth
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
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