Cugerni – Germany
This tribe lived by the Rhine around the modern day town of Xanten. They were adjacent to the Batavians and
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Military
The Gauls – France
The Gauls lived in what is now France and were conquered by 51 BC . They provided auxiliary units for
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The Thracians – Bulgaria
The Thracian auxiliaries came from modern day Bulgaria after the creation of a province in AD 46. They were used
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Agricola Fort Chronology 80 AD
I have reviewed every Roman fort listed on Canmore and used the rough dating from that site for the forts
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Elginhaugh Roman Fort
This fort for around 500 men was established around 79 or 80 Ad during Agricola’s campaign. There is nothing to
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Cadder Roman Fort
This fort is easily reached by a tarmac canal walk from Kirkintilloch (I cycled but some walking required). I was
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Rough Castle Fort
This fort is next to the Falkirk Wheel and is said to be the best one to visit on the
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The Roman military presence at Dalswinton, Dumfriesshire
An academic paper so heavy reading. One of the three largest forts in Scotland and a major base to prevent
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Fortlet – Kinneil
Kinneil’s Roman Fortlet is one of the milecastles built by the Romans around 140 AD as part of the Antonine Wall,
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