Gnaeus Julius Agricola's British campaigns and provincial policy (77–84 CE)

1. Agricola appointed governor of Britannia

   Jan 1, 77Labels: Gnaeus Julius, Britannia, Flavian dynasty

   • Britannica
   • Gutenberg

2. Ordovices defeated in north Wales

   Jan 1, 78Labels: Ordovices, North Wales, Roman auxiliaries

   • Gutenberg
   • Agricola

3. Anglesey (Mona) brought under Roman control

   Jun 1, 78Labels: Anglesey, Mona, Insular campaign

   • Anglesey
   • Gutenberg

4. Administrative reforms and Romanization policies expanded

   Jan 1, 79Labels: Provincial administration, Romanization, Tax reform

   • Favonius
   • Gutenberg

5. Northern advance consolidated with forts and supply planning

   Jun 1, 79Labels: Fort construction, Supply lines, Northern forts

   • Conquest
   • Agricola

6. Operations extend into southern Scotland (Caledonia’s fringe)

   Jan 1, 80Labels: Caledonia, Southern Scotland, Border operations

   • Agricola
   • Conquest

7. Cross-water expedition and renewed northern pressure

   Jan 1, 82Labels: Cross-water expedition, Ireland debated, Exiled king

   • Domitian
   • Gutenberg

8. Inchtuthil legionary fortress begun on the Tay

   Jan 1, 83Labels: Inchtuthil, Legionary fortress, River Tay

   • Inchtuthil
   • Domitian

9. Battle of Mons Graupius fought in northeastern Scotland

   Jan 1, 83Labels: Mons Graupius, Calgacus, Roman victory

   • Mons
   • Gutenberg

10. Fleet operations confirm Britain’s island status; Orkney noted

    Jan 1, 84Labels: Roman fleet, Orkney, Thule uncertain

    • Gutenberg
    • Agricola

11. Agricola recalled to Rome after extended tenure

    Dec 31, 84Labels: Recall to, Domitian, Political intrigue

    • Agricola
    • Domitian

12. Northern gains limited as Rome consolidates farther south

    Jan 1, 86Labels: Strategic consolidation, Inchtuthil evacuation, Southern consolidation

    • Inchtuthil
    • Domitian