6th Legion Vitrix
Based in York at the Legion Fortress units from this legion helped build the Antonine Wall. Previously based in Xanten
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The 20th Legion altars found at Auchendavy
In 1771 when the Forth Clyde canal was being built four altars were found intact near the Antonine fort of
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9th Legion
The 9th (VIIII Hispania) Legion came to Britain during the invasion of Britain in 46 AD. It was stationed at
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Legio II Augusta
This legion is thought to have been formed in 43 BC and was moved around the empire fighting in various
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Roman Falkirk: The Second Legion | Our Stories Falkirk
Our Stories, Second Legion Source: Roman Falkirk: The Second Legion | Our Stories Falkirk
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The 20th Legion
The 20th “XX Valeria Victrix” Legion was one of the four that invaded Britain in 43 AD. They were stationed
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Legio II Adiutrix
This legion was raised initially in the Narbonne area of France and was granted the honorific title “pia fedilis” (“pious
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The Legions that invaded in 43AD
In 43 AD the Romans invaded Britain with an occupation army. Julieus Caesar had invaded in 55 and 54 BC
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BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inchtuthil – animation
Inchtuthil animation showing the size of the fortress Source: BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inchtuthil – animation
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Inchtuthil
The Legionary Fortress at Inchtuthil was built by founded by Agricola soon after AD 83 and systematically demolished soon after
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