BattlefieldsRoman Fort at Richborough Garrison
Roman Period

Roman Fort at Richborough Garrison

280
Kent, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Saxon raiders
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Roman Saxon Shore garrison
Outcome
The fort served as a major base and supply point for Roman Britain for over three centuries. It remained one of the principal ports of entry to the island.
The Battle

History & Significance

Richborough developed from an invasion point into a major Saxon Shore fort and the ceremonial gateway to Roman Britain. It was fortified with massive walls in the late third century to defend against Saxon and Frankish raiders.

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