The Caledonians
The people who inhabited what is now Scotland had their names recorded by the Romans in Ptolemy’s map of 150
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The people who inhabited what is now Scotland had their names recorded by the Romans in Ptolemy’s map of 150
Read moreAs a condition of capitulation to the Romans British tribes would be asked to contribute auxiliary soldiers to fight in
Read moreThe Usippi were one of many cohorts raised from people along the Rhine. They mutinied in Scotland in 83 AD
Read moreThis tribe lived by the Rhine around the modern day town of Xanten. They were adjacent to the Batavians and
Read moreThe Gauls lived in what is now France and were conquered by 51 BC . They provided auxiliary units for
Read moreThe Thracian auxiliaries came from modern day Bulgaria after the creation of a province in AD 46. They were used
Read moreI have reviewed every Roman fort listed on Canmore and used the rough dating from that site for the forts
Read moreThis fort for around 500 men was established around 79 or 80 Ad during Agricola’s campaign. There is nothing to
Read moreThis fort is easily reached by a tarmac canal walk from Kirkintilloch (I cycled but some walking required). I was
Read moreThis fort is next to the Falkirk Wheel and is said to be the best one to visit on the
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