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Roman Period

Assault on Maiden Castle

43–44
Dorset, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durotriges
Forces
Durotriges c. 3,000–5,000
VS
Victor
Romans
Forces
Romans (Legio II Augusta) c. 5,000–7,000
Outcome
The Romans under Legio II Augusta, commanded by Vespasian, stormed the hillfort and decisively defeated the Durotriges, killing hundreds and forcing the tribe's submission to Roman authority.
The Battle

History & Significance

Vespasian's southwest campaign; war cemetery found by Wheeler

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Assault on Maiden Castle

Group of round barrows W of Ridgeway Hill
Scheduled monument · ~1.2 miles
Round barrow on Ridgeway Hill
Scheduled monument · ~1.3 miles
Six barrows on Ridgeway Hill
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Two round barrows N of Bincombe Barn
Scheduled monument · ~1.4 miles
Group of barrows on the golf course, Came Down
Scheduled monument · ~1.5 miles
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