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Roman Period

Selgovae Resistance to Roman Occupation 80-140 AD

80–140
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Also known as: Selgovae vs Rome · Roman control of Dumfriesshire
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Selgovae
Forces
Selgovae c. 1,500–4,000 (intermittent conflict).
VS
Victor
Rome (intermittently)
Forces
Roman forces c. 2,000–4,000
Outcome
Selgovae maintained resistance to Roman occupation in the Nithsdale and upper Tweed area throughout periods of Roman forward occupation
The Battle

History & Significance

The Selgovae of south-west Scotland were among the most resistant tribes to Roman occupation, maintaining opposition throughout the Antonine period and preventing stable Roman control of their territory.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Selgovae Resistance to Roman Occupation 80-140 AD

Broad Tae,settlement 650m ESE of Corehead
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Frizles Linn, settlement 850m ESE of Newton
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
White Hill, settlement 700m SSE of Corehead
Scheduled monument · ~2.5 miles
Roundstonefoot House, burnt mound 565m NNE of
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Carrifran, farmstead 310m SW of
Scheduled monument · Post-Medieval · ~2.8 miles
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