When did Suetonius Paulinus invade Anglesey?
Suetonius Paulinus invaded Anglesey in the year 60 CE. He led his army to strike at the heart of Druidic resistance on the island.
Questions about Roman conquest of Anglesey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened during the Roman invasion of Anglesey in 60 CE?
Roman soldiers faced a terrifying display from Druids and women who used imprecations to scare them into paralysis before the Romans won a brutal victory. The invaders destroyed sacred groves and garrisoned the island until receiving news of Boudica's revolt sixteen years later.
How did Gnaeus Julius Agricola conquer Anglesey in 77 CE?
Gnaeus Julius Agricola launched an unexpected attack in late 77 CE using picked auxiliaries who swam across the Menai Strait without boats or fleet support. The enemy expected a naval armament and surrendered quickly after this surprise crossing.
Where is the first Roman military site on Anglesey located?
The Cemlyn Cropmark is the first Roman military site on the island dated around 77 CE and discovered in 1990. It overlooks Cemlyn Bay which serves as a good landing place on the north coast.
When did direct Roman military control cease on Anglesey?
Direct Roman military control may have ceased on Anglesey about 383 when Magnus Maximus took much of the garrison to the Continent. Honorius advised remaining cities to look to their own defense in 410.