BattlefieldsAgricola's Campaign Against the Selgovae and Novantae in Galloway, 81 AD
Roman Period

Agricola's Campaign Against the Selgovae and Novantae in Galloway, 81 AD

81
Scotland
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Campaign
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Selgovae / Novantae
VS
Victor
Rome (Agricola)
Outcome
Southwest Scotland (Selgovae and Novantae territory) consolidated and garrisoned with a network of Roman forts (Broomholm, Birrens, Ward Law, Milton, Drumlanrig, Dalswinton, Glenlochar, Glenluce, Dalbeattie, Girvan Mains West); Agricola reportedly contemplated an invasion of Ireland from this area, though no evidence shows he acted on it.
The Battle

History & Significance

Agricola's Campaign Against the Selgovae and Novantae in Galloway, 81 AD was a campaign of the Roman Period period, fought in Scotland in 81. This engagement forms part of the broader pattern of conflict that shaped the political and military history of the UK during this era.

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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