BattlefieldsBattle of Isurium Brigantum
Roman Period

Battle of Isurium Brigantum

71
North Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Cerialis advances to Aldborough · Roman advance through Brigantia 71-72
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
North Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brigantes (Venutius)
Forces
Brigantes under Venutius c.8,000–15,000.
VS
Victor
Rome (Petillius Cerialis)
Forces
Romans under Cerialis c.5,000–8,000
Outcome
Romans captured Isurium Brigantum; Brigantian territory entered in force
The Battle

History & Significance

Cerialis's advance into Brigantia in 71 AD involved establishing the legionary fortress at Eboracum (York) and fighting through Brigantian territory. Isurium Brigantum (Aldborough) was the capital of the Brigantes — its capture was a symbolic and strategic blow to Venutius's kingdom. Cerialis probably fought a series of engagements as he advanced north and west through what is now Yorkshire.

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