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Roman Period

Theodosius Restoration — Northern England

368
Cumberland, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Cumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Barbarian raiders
Forces
c. 3,000–5,000 barbarian raiders.
VS
Victor
Rome (Theodosius)
Forces
Roman field force c. 4,000–6,000 under Count Theodosius
Outcome
Theodosius restored order across northern England including Lancashire and Cumbria
The Battle

History & Significance

Count Theodosius systematically drove out barbarian raiders and restored Roman military control across the north in 368-369, re-garrisoning Cumbrian and Lancashire forts.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Theodosius Restoration — Northern England

Ashnott lead mine and lime kiln
Scheduled monument · ~5.1 miles
Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck
Scheduled monument · ~5.8 miles
Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck
Scheduled monument · ~5.8 miles
Length of Roman road N of Bateson's Farm
Scheduled monument · ~5.9 miles
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