BattlefieldsCaratacus Rallies Ordovices for Final Stand 50 AD
Roman Period

Caratacus Rallies Ordovices for Final Stand 50 AD

50
Wales
Also known as: Ordovices join Caratacus coalition 50 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ordovices
Forces
Legio XIV with auxiliaries
VS
Victor
Contested
Forces
Large coalition force of Ordovices, Silures and other tribal warriors
Outcome
Caratacus mustered Ordovices and Silures warriors for final pitched battle; failed to hold Roman assault
The Battle

History & Significance

The Ordovices provided the manpower for Caratacus final stand. Their willingness to join a coalition under a Catuvellaunian prince shows the degree to which Caratacus had transformed himself into a symbol of pan-British resistance. Their continued resistance after his capture demonstrates that the Ordovices fought for their own survival, not merely personal loyalty to Caratacus.

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