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Roman Period

Veranius Campaigns against the Silures 57-58 AD

57–58
Wales
Also known as: Veranius raids in Wales · Roman offensive 57 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Silures
Forces
c. 1,500–2,500 Silures warriors.
VS
Victor
Rome (Quintus Veranius)
Forces
c. 2,000–3,000 Roman forces under Veranius
Outcome
Veranius launched aggressive raids into Silurian territory but died before completing conquest; Tacitus records he boasted of future conquest in his will
The Battle

History & Significance

Veranius resumed aggressive Roman operations against the Silures after Gallus restraint, setting the stage for Paulinus and later Frontinus to complete the conquest.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Veranius Campaigns against the Silures 57-58 AD

Clydach Coal Level
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~1.7 miles
Sirhowy Ironworks, Site of
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~2.2 miles
Trefil Tramroad
Scheduled monument · Post Medieval/Modern · ~2.7 miles
Y Domen Fawr round cairn
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~3 miles
Afon Sirhowy hut circle
Scheduled monument · Prehistoric · ~3.4 miles
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