Tag: Flavian Period 69 to 96 AD
The 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.
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Bertha Roman Fort
The fort sits on the River Tay where the River Almond joins it. There is thought to have been a…
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Coinage Distribution in 81 AD
If you look at the coin map across Scotland above, it gives an idea of timelines across Scotland, although it…
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Dalginross Roman Fort
80 AD Two Roman forts here in the time of Agricola and some camps nearby Visit Dalginross Roman Fort 📍…
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Elginhaugh Roman Fort
This fort for a mounted auxiliary unit of around 500 men was built in timber around 79 or 80 AD…
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Roman Tay Bridge
These appear to be the remains of a Roman bridge across the river Tay north of Perth next to the…
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Roman ports, forts and camps: Scotland’s waterways
Andrew Tibbs explores why Scotland’s coasts and rivers mattered to the Roman army’s first-century campaigns.
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Ayr Marching Camp Found in 2015
A marching camp was discovered in 2015 in the grounds of Ayr Academy and near the Ayr Racecourse. The camp…
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First Aelian Cohort of Spaniards in Perth
This is the tombstone of Ammonius from the first cohort of Spaniards, dated around the year 80, found at Ardoch,…
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The 20th Legion
The 20th “XX Valeria Victrix” Legion was stationed at Chester and was one of the four that invaded Britain in…
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola – Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Agicola was born in Fréjus in the south of France and educated in Marseille. He was appointed consul and governor…
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Agricola’s invasion of Scotland: a short video introduction
Follow a visual account of Agricola’s northern campaigns and the advance towards Mons Graupius.
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Agricola’s invasion of Scotland: a short video introduction
Follow a visual account of Agricola’s northern campaigns and the advance towards Mons Graupius.
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Legio II Adiutrix
This legion invaded Scotland with Agricola in 79 AD. It was raised initially in the Narbonne area of France and…
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Flavian hair and make-up: a modern reconstruction
Liv Free demonstrates a Roman-inspired hairstyle and make-up using modern tools and products.
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Inchtuthil:Rome’s Legionary Fortress at the Edge of the Highlands
On a broad plateau above the north bank of the River Tay, near Caputh and Murthly in Perthshire, lie the…
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BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier, Inchtuthil – animation
This legionary fortress was the northern advance HQ for the force led into Scotland. Source: BBC Two – Scotland: Rome’s…
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola 78 AD
Agricola was born in the south of France and educated in Marseille. He was made governer of Britain in 77.…
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Dere Street Roman Road | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers on the empire’s main road through the south of Scotland. Source: Dere Street…
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Roman Gask Ridge Watchtowers
The Gask Ridge watchtower frontier system is the earliest Roman land frontier in the world, built in the late 70s…
