76 ⟶ Frontinus Subdues Welsh Tribes and Establishes Forts
Governor Sextus Julius Frontinus subdues the Silures and oth...
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🛡️ Romans Construct Forts and Ermine Street in Britain
The Romans begin to construct forts, such as at Peterborough, and a road that later becomes Ermine Street.⟶
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United Kingdom⚔️ Roman Conquest of Wales Begins
Frontinus begins his conquest of Wales; Legio II Augusta is moved to the border of the River Usk.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Frontinus Subdues Welsh Tribes and Establishes Forts
Governor Sextus Julius Frontinus subdues the Silures and other hostile tribes of Wales, establishing a fortress at Caerleon or Isca Augusta for Legio II Augusta, and makes a network of smaller forts for his auxiliary forces.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Agricola's Governorship: Expansion of Roman Influence in Britannia
Gnaeus Julius Agricola is named governor of Britannia, a post he occupies until AD 84. He extends the Roman influence to the mouth of the River Clyde (Scotland), and builds fortifications.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Agricola's Governorship of Britain and Expansionist Campaigns
Gnaeus Julius Agricola replaces Sextus Julius Frontinus as governor of Roman Britain, which leads to the conquering of portions of Wales and northern England.⟶
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United Kingdom🛡️ Construction of Roman Fort Inchtuthil
The Roman fort Inchtuthil is built in Scotland.⟶
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