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Roman Period

Magnus Maximus Proclaimed Emperor and Departs Britain (383 AD)

383
West Riding, England
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Campaign
Location
West Riding, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Magnus Maximus
Outcome
Discontented Roman troops in Britain proclaimed Maximus emperor in place of Gratian; he crossed to Gaul taking at least part of the British garrison and senior administrators with him. He went on to defeat Gratian near Paris after five days of skirmishing, and Gratian was killed at Lyon on 25 August 383. Archaeological evidence (post-383 coins along Hadrian's Wall) suggests the British withdrawal was only partial or troops later returned.
The Battle

History & Significance

A roman campaign fought in 383 near West Riding, England. Recorded strengths: not recorded (exact numbers of troops taken to Gaul are not given in surviving sources; described only as 'at least part of' or 'most of' the British garrison).

Suspected site. The exact location is uncertain.
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded (exact numbers of troops taken to Gaul are not given in surviving sources; described only as 'at least part of' or 'most of' the British garrison)

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