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Roman Period

Battle of the Thames

43
Greater London, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Catuvellauni
Forces
Catuvellauni c. 10,000–15,000
VS
Victor
Romans
Forces
Romans c. 15,000–20,000
Outcome
The Romans achieved a decisive victory, destroying the Catuvellauni army and forcing their king Caractacus to flee, which consolidated Roman control over southern Britain.
The Battle

History & Significance

Romans crossed Thames; Togodumnus killed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of the Thames

The Jewel Tower
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
The Chapter House and Pyx Chamber in the abbey cloisters, Westminster Abbey
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
The Globe Theatre
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
The Rose Theatre, Rose Court, Southwark
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
The Hope Playhouse, and the remains of three further bear gardens, Bankside
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
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