The landing that began 367 years of Roman rule over Britain. Aulus Plautius landed with four legions — Legio II Augusta, IX Hispana, XIV Gemina, and XX Valeria — at Rutupiae (Richborough). British resistance under Caratacus and Togodumnus was insufficient to prevent the landing. The great triple-ditched Roman fort at Richborough remained a key port throughout the occupation.
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