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