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Roman Period

Defeat of Legio IX Hispana

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Essex, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Legio IX
Forces
c. 10,000–15,000 Iceni under Boudicca.
VS
Victor
Boudicca
Forces
Legio IX Hispana vexillation (c. 2,000)
Outcome
Boudicca's Iceni forces decisively defeated the Roman vexillation, killing approximately 2,000 Roman soldiers and forcing the legion to retreat.
The Battle

History & Significance

Legion ambushed attempting to relieve Colchester

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Defeat of Legio IX Hispana

Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Roman villa south of Alphamstone church
Scheduled monument · ~3 miles
Castle Mound: a motte 40m north of St John's Church
Scheduled monument · ~3.1 miles
Wissington ring ditch cluster
Scheduled monument · ~3.3 miles
Earthwork called Court Knoll
Scheduled monument · ~3.8 miles
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