Agricola – Romans in Scotland

"Julius Agricola" by Zicon is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Taken in the roman baths in Bath, England.

Agricola 79 AD Invasion

The Romans invaded and occupied England in 43 AD gradually expanding control and influence across the country. In 79 AD,

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Agricola was the Roman general who first conquered Scotland around 75AD. His father-in-law Tacitus wrote a book detailing his battles

A marching camp was discovered in 2015 in the grounds of Ayr Academy and near the Ayr Racecourse. The camp

This fort is just outside Callendar. “Bochastle | Canmore” https://canmore.org.uk/site/24337/bochastle

The 20th “XX Valeria Victrix” Legion was one of the four that invaded Britain in 43 AD. They were stationed

Agicola was born in Fréjus in the south of France and educated in Marseille. He was appointed consul and governor

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This is a really good video showing terrain, forts, fortlets and marching camps.