BattlefieldsRoman Advance from Richborough — Kent Resistance at Durobrivae
Roman Period

Roman Advance from Richborough — Kent Resistance at Durobrivae

43
Kent, England
Also known as: Roman advance through Kent 43 AD · Resistance at Rochester approach
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kentish Catuvellauni rearguard
Forces
Kentish Catuvellauni c. 1,500–2,500
VS
Victor
Romans (Claudian advance guard)
Forces
Romans c. 2,000–3,000
Outcome
British rearguard actions delayed but failed to stop the Roman advance inland
The Battle

History & Significance

Between the Richborough landing and the Medway, Roman forces advancing along the old trackway through Kent encountered light Catuvellauni and local Cantii resistance at river crossings and hillforts. The Stour crossing near Canterbury and the approach to the Medway were likely contested by mobile British forces using hit-and-run tactics described by Dio as characteristic of British fighting in this phase.

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