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Roman Period

Roman Conquest of the Durotriges — Sherborne 44 AD

44
Dorset, England
Also known as: Vespasian at Sherborne · Legio II Augusta in Dorset
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durotriges
Forces
Durotriges: c. 400–1,000 warriors.
VS
Victor
Rome (Vespasian)
Forces
Rome (Legio II): c. 2,000–3,000 troops
Outcome
Multiple Durotrigian hillforts subdued as Vespasian systematically worked through the south-west
The Battle

History & Significance

The systematic Roman reduction of Durotrigian hillforts by Vespasian and Legio II Augusta is the most archaeologically documented conquest operation in Roman Britain.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Conquest of the Durotriges — Sherborne 44 AD

Sherborne Abbey, remains of
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
The Conduit Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Sherborne Old Castle
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Roman site by Pinford Lane
Scheduled monument · ~1.1 miles
Remains of St Mary Magdalene's Church
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
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