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Roman Period

Establishment of Isca Dumnoniorum

55–75
Devon, England
Also known as: Roman fortress at Exeter · Legio II Augusta at Exeter
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Devon, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dumnonii
Forces
c. 2,000–3,000 Dumnonii defenders.
VS
Victor
Romans (Legio II Augusta)
Forces
c. 5,000 Legio II Augusta
Outcome
Legionary fortress established; later became civitas capital of Dumnonii
The Battle

History & Significance

The II Augusta established its fortress at Exeter, anchoring Roman control over the Dumnonii and serving as the administrative hub for the south-west.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Establishment of Isca Dumnoniorum

Roman, Anglo Saxon and medieval defences called collectively Exeter City Walls
Scheduled monument · ~0 miles
Bomb damaged remains of St Catherine's Almshouses and chapel and adjacent canon's house, 140m north of the Cathedral
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Underground passages
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Law Library, Cathedral Yard
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
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