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Roman Period

Death of Prasutagus and Roman Seizure of Iceni Kingdom 60 AD

60
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Roman annexation of Iceni kingdom · Trigger of Boudiccan revolt
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Iceni royal family
Forces
unarmed/lightly-armed Iceni royal family.
VS
Victor
Rome (initially)
Forces
c. 200–500 Roman administrative and military personnel
Outcome
Procurator Decianus Catus annexed kingdom; Boudicca flogged; daughters assaulted; nobles dispossessed; revolt immediately followed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Roman seizure of the Iceni kingdom on the death of client-king Prasutagus, with the brutal mistreatment of his widow Boudicca and daughters, directly triggered the most dangerous revolt Rome faced in Britain.

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Scheduled Monuments near Death of Prasutagus and Roman Seizure of Iceni Kingdom 60 AD

Carrow Priory (ruined portions)
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Old Assembly Rooms and the remains of St Mary's College
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Curat's House, Haymarket
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Norwich Castle
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19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
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