BattlefieldsLollius Urbicus Campaign in Lowland Scotland 139 AD
Roman Period

Lollius Urbicus Campaign in Lowland Scotland 139 AD

139–142
Scotland
Also known as: Roman reconquest of Scottish Lowlands 139 AD · Urbicus defeats Britons 139 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lowland Scottish tribes
VS
Victor
Rome (Quintus Lollius Urbicus)
Outcome
Lowland Scotland reconquered; tribes defeated; Antonine Wall ordered; frontier pushed 100 miles north of Hadrian Wall
The Battle

History & Significance

Under Antoninus Pius, governor Lollius Urbicus reconquered the Scottish lowlands abandoned since 87 AD. An inscription records that he defeated the Britons. The campaign pushed through Votadini and Selgovae territory, establishing the forts that would support the new Antonine Wall. Coins struck in Rome celebrated the British victory. The 50-year interval had allowed the lowland tribes to reconstitute as a significant military force.

Forces Involved

Full three-legion provincial army with additional vexillations from Rhine and Danube

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