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Roman Period

Roman Assault on Eggardon Hill

43–44
Dorset, England
Also known as: Eggardon hillfort Roman conquest
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Siege
Location
Dorset, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Durotriges
Forces
Durotriges: c. 300–700 defenders.
VS
Victor
Romans (Legio II Augusta)
Forces
Rome (Legio II): c. 1,500–2,500 troops
Outcome
Hillfort subdued as part of Vespasians western sweep
The Battle

History & Significance

Eggardon Hill hillfort in Dorset was subdued by the II Augusta during Vespasians systematic reduction of Durotriges hillforts.

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Long barrow NE of Ashley
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