BattlefieldsNectaridus Killed — Saxon Shore Command Lost 367 AD
Roman Period

Nectaridus Killed — Saxon Shore Command Lost 367 AD

367
Essex, England
Also known as: Count of Saxon Shore killed · Saxon Shore command destroyed 367 AD
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Essex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Nectaridus / Saxon Shore garrison
VS
Victor
Saxons and Franks
Outcome
Comes Litoris Saxonici Nectaridus killed in action; Saxon Shore coastal defence collapsed; raiders moved inland
The Battle

History & Significance

The death of Nectaridus at the outset of the Great Conspiracy destroyed the eastern coastal command simultaneously with the northern frontier collapse, leaving all of Britain undefended.

Forces Involved

Saxons/Franks: c. 1,000–2,000. Saxon Shore garrison: c. 500–1,500.

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