BattlefieldsFinal Battle of Caratacus
Roman Period

Final Battle of Caratacus

51
Montgomeryshire, Wales
Also known as: Defeat of Caratacus 51 AD · Battle in the Welsh Highlands
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Montgomeryshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Caratacus / Ordovices and Silures
Forces
Caratacus coalition: c. 3,000–5,000.
VS
Victor
Rome (Ostorius Scapula)
Forces
Romans (Scapula): c. 4,000–5,000
Outcome
Caratacus defeated; his family captured; he fled to Brigantia but was handed over by Cartimandua
The Battle

History & Significance

Caratacus was the last commander capable of uniting multiple British tribes against Rome; his defeat and subsequent pardon by Claudius effectively ended organised resistance in southern Britain.

Casualties & Losses

Many Britons killed or captured including family of Caratacus

Questions & Answers

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