Armies of the roman empire first set foot on the main land of Britain in 55BC led by Julius Ceasar.
Claudius then launched a full blown invasion in 43AD
Northern england was occupied by the Brigantes tribe at the time
Early in the Conquest they were allies of the romans under their queen Cartimandua but her consort led a revoltagainst the romans in AD57
Brigantia was invaded by Governor Petillius Agricola in AD70 who then started bulding forts in the area
The next push was from Governor Agricola AD 77-83
He built many forts in the low lands of scotland and south west england
Other forts were planned in highlands of scotland E.g Inchtuthil
However the Dacian frontier became troublesome in 80AD and the roman army was gradually withdrawn
By 90AD the forts to the north of Forth-Clyde were abandoned.
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Trajan (98-117AD)
Emperor Trajan was busy occupying Dacia and he appeared to have no interest in Britain.
Therefore the line was retreated further to the Tyne-Solway order or on the Stanegate.
Under Trajan,The five forts along the road were strengthened and intermediate forts were added.
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Hadrian (117-138AD)
Trouble was brewing in britain
Hadrian visited britain in 122AD and he directed an extensive wall, known to posterity as Hadrians wall, to be built close to the line of the frontier.
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