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Roman Period

Roman Assault on Camulodunum (Claudius Present) 43 AD

43
Essex, England
Also known as: Claudius takes Camulodunum · Claudian triumph at Colchester
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Catuvellauni
Forces
Catuvellauni: c. 3,000–4,000.
VS
Victor
Rome (Claudius / Aulus Plautius)
Forces
Romans: c. 20,000–25,000 (with Emperor Claudius)
Outcome
Claudius arrived personally for the final capitulation at Camulodunum; 11 British kings submitted; Claudius departed after 16 days
The Battle

History & Significance

The formal Roman capture of Camulodunum with Claudius present gave the emperor his triumph and validated the entire invasion as an imperial project rather than a mere military campaign.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Assault on Camulodunum (Claudius Present) 43 AD

Colchester Castle and the Temple of Claudius
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Remains of an apsidal Roman building at Butt Road and Southway
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
St Botolph's Augustinian Priory
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
SE corner of Roman town in Easthill House Gardens
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Balkerne Gate
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
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