BattlefieldsRoman Suppression of Brigantes 71-74 AD
Roman Period

Roman Suppression of Brigantes 71-74 AD

71–74
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Cerialis campaigns in Brigantia · Roman conquest of Yorkshire
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Venutius / Brigantes
Forces
Venutius and Brigantes c.15,000–25,000 across multiple engagements.
VS
Victor
Rome (Petillius Cerialis)
Forces
Romans under Cerialis c.8,000–12,000
Outcome
Cerialis with Legio IX Hispana campaigned extensively across Brigantian territory; York (Eboracum) established as legionary base
The Battle

History & Significance

Petillius Cerialis conquered Brigantia in a series of rapid campaigns, establishing York as the legionary capital that would remain the military headquarters of Roman Britain for three centuries.

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