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Roman Period

Roman Fort at Ribchester (Bremetennacum)

79
Lancashire, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Lancashire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brigantes
Forces
Brigantes defenders c. 500–1,500.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Roman siege/garrison force c. 1,500–2,500
Outcome
Fort established as key cavalry garrison on the Ribble
The Battle

History & Significance

Ribchester became a major Roman fort and cavalry base controlling the Lancashire plain, garrisoned by Sarmatian cavalry in the 3rd century.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Fort at Ribchester (Bremetennacum)

Ribchester Roman fort (Bremetennacum)
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist.
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Round cairn on Thornley Hall Fell, 430m east of Meg Hall
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Roman signal station on Mellor Moor
Scheduled monument · ~3.6 miles
Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House
Scheduled monument · ~3.9 miles
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