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Roman Period

Roman Defence of Wales against Irish Raids 3rd-4th century

250–400
unknown, Wales
Also known as: Irish Deisi raids on Wales · Roman coastal defence Wales
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
unknown, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Contested
Forces
Irish raiders c. 2,000–5,000
VS
Victor
Contested
Forces
Romans c. 3,000–6,000
Outcome
Increasing Irish raiding on the Welsh coast led to settlement of Irish in Pembrokeshire and Lleyn Peninsula; Roman response intermittent
The Battle

History & Significance

Irish raiding and settlement in Roman Wales during the 3rd and 4th centuries began the process that would eventually bring Irish dynasties to rule in Gwynedd and Dyfed after the Roman withdrawal.

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