BattlefieldsCerialis Establishes Eboracum (York) 71 AD
Roman Period

Cerialis Establishes Eboracum (York) 71 AD

71
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Foundation of York legionary fortress · Legio IX at York
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Local Brigantian forces
Forces
local Brigantian forces c.1,000–2,000.
VS
Victor
Rome (Cerialis)
Forces
Romans c.2,000–3,000 (legionary vexillation)
Outcome
Legionary fortress established at confluence of Ouse and Foss; became permanent base of Legio IX Hispana then Legio VI Victrix
The Battle

History & Significance

The establishment of York as a legionary fortress in 71 AD created the military capital of Roman Britain and one of the most important cities of the western empire, later the place of death of Septimius Severus and the proclamation of Constantine.

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