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Roman Period

Siege of Ham Hill

43–45
Somerset, England
Also known as: Roman assault on Ham Hill hillfort
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Somerset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durotriges
Forces
Durotriges: c. 2,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
Romans
Forces
Romans: c. 4,000–5,000
Outcome
Largest hillfort in Britain subdued; quarrying and Roman occupation followed
The Battle

History & Significance

Ham Hill, the largest hillfort in Britain, was taken during the Roman conquest; extensive evidence of violent conflict and Roman military presence has been excavated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Siege of Ham Hill

Roman villa at Lufton
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Site of a Cluniac priory immediately east of Abbey Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Montacute Castle: a motte and bailey castle on St Michael's Hill.
Scheduled monument · ~0.9 miles
Hamdon Hill camp
Scheduled monument · ~1.7 miles
Medieval secular college at Parsonage Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.1 miles
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