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Roman Period

Roman Advance up Stainmore Pass 71-72 AD

71–72
County Durham, England
Also known as: Cerialis through Stainmore 71 AD · Roman trans-Pennine advance Stainmore
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
County Durham, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Brigantes Pennine faction
VS
Victor
Rome (Cerialis)
Outcome
Stainmore pass secured; road extended to link York with Carlisle across the Pennines
The Battle

History & Significance

Stainmore Pass between County Durham and Cumbria was the principal trans-Pennine route and a key strategic corridor. Cerialis advance through Stainmore in 71-72 AD connected the York garrison (Eboracum) with Carlisle (Luguvalium) and allowed Roman forces to operate in the whole of northern England. The fort at Bowes on the pass controlled this vital crossing.

Forces Involved

Vexillation of Legio IX with auxiliary cohorts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Advance up Stainmore Pass 71-72 AD

Maiden Castle near Brough
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Roper Castle Roman signal station, on the eastern flank of Moudy Mea, 700m south of Summit Reservoir
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Rey Cross Roman temporary camp and signal station, and prehistoric stone circle
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Unenclosed hut circle settlement, two round cairns, medieval transhumance settlement and two pillow mounds, 360m south east of Rey Cross Roman camp
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
Romano-British settlement 740m WNW of Old Spital
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
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