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Roman Period

Roman Conquest of the Lizard Peninsula

55–70
Cornwall, England
Also known as: Roman advance south Cornwall
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cornwall, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cornish Dumnonii
Forces
c. 1,000–2,000 Cornish Dumnonii warriors.
VS
Victor
Romans
Forces
c. 1,500–2,500 Roman forces
Outcome
Tin and copper producing districts brought under Roman supervision
The Battle

History & Significance

Roman forces extended control to the Lizard and far south-west of Cornwall to exploit the ancient metal-producing districts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Conquest of the Lizard Peninsula

Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Stone hut circle settlement with irregular aggregate field system at Kynance Gate, 935m south east of Kynance Farm
Scheduled monument · ~1.9 miles
Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2 miles
Tower mill 75m west of Windmill Farm
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
Bowl barrow 440m south east of Mount Hermon
Scheduled monument · ~2.4 miles
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