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Roman Period

Petilius Cerialis vs Northern Tribes at Carlisle 71 AD

71
Cumbria, England
Also known as: Roman establishment of Luguvalium · Cerialis at Carlisle
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cumbria, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brigantes
Forces
Brigantian forces c.1,500–3,000.
VS
Victor
Rome (Cerialis)
Forces
Romans under Cerialis c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Fort established at Carlisle (Luguvalium) as western base for campaigns into Brigantia and eventually Scotland
The Battle

History & Significance

The establishment of Carlisle as a Roman base in 71 AD created the western anchor for the northern frontier that would later be extended into Hadrian Wall and provided access to the Solway Firth routes.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Petilius Cerialis vs Northern Tribes at Carlisle 71 AD

Town wall, section on West Walls
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Roman and medieval town area bounded by Heads Lane West Wall and Blackfriars Street
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Carlisle Cathedral precinct
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
City wall, NE side
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
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