BattlefieldsRoman Marching Camp at Durno Established 83 AD
Roman Period

Roman Marching Camp at Durno Established 83 AD

83
Scotland
Also known as: Durno camp near Mons Graupius site · Largest Roman marching camp in Scotland
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Caledonian scouts
VS
Victor
Rome (Agricola)
Outcome
Largest Roman marching camp in Scotland established; Mons Graupius engagement fought from this base
The Battle

History & Significance

The marching camp at Durno near Bennachie in Aberdeenshire is the largest Roman temporary camp in Scotland, capable of holding an army of some 30,000 men. Its proximity to Bennachie — the best candidate for Mons Graupius — and its scale make it almost certainly the camp from which Agricola launched the final battle. The site confirms the Aberdeenshire location of the climactic engagement.

Forces Involved

Full Agricolan army of approximately 11,000 auxiliaries plus legions

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