Elginhaugh Roman Fort
This fort for around 500 men was established around 79 or 80 Ad during Agricola’s campaign. There is nothing to
Read moreThe Flavian dynasty was a Roman imperial dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire between 69 AD and 96 AD, encompassing the reigns of Vespasian (69–79), and his two sons Titus (79–81) and Domitian (81–96). The Flavians rose to power during the civil war of 69, known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
This fort for around 500 men was established around 79 or 80 Ad during Agricola’s campaign. There is nothing to
Read moreThese appear to be the remains of a Roman bridge across the river Tay north of Perth next to the
Read moreThe camp has been dated to the time of Agricola’s invasion in 80AD and is the first evidence of the
Read moreThis is the tombstone of Ammonius from the first cohort of Spaniards dates around the year 80 found at Ardoch
Read moreThe XX Valeria Victrix legion was one of the four that invaded Britain in 43 AD. They were stationed at
Read moreAgicola was born in Fréjus in the south of France and educated in Marseille. He was appointed consul and governor
Read moreThis is an excellent video showing the forts, camps, legions and naval support as Agricola invaded.
Read moreThis legion was originally raised in the Narbonne area of France and was granted the honorific title “pia fedilis” (“pious
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