Girish Mahajan (Editor)Im a travel junky who loves to gain knowledge coz u know knowledge is power4th century in Roman BritainUpdated on Dec 20, 2024EditLikeCommentShareShare on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditSign inEvents from the 4th century in Roman Britain.Events301Emperor Diocletian fixes the prices of British woollen goods and beer.30625 July – Emperor Constantius Chlorus dies at Eboracum (York), after campaigning against the Picts. His son Constantine the Great is acclaimed as his successor by the troops here.314The reforms of Diocletian take effect, dividing Britain into four provinces and separating military and civilian government.Establishment of initial Christian hierarchy in Britain.Three British bishops attend the Council of Arles.343January – Emperor Constans visits Britain, and strengthens northern frontier and Saxon Shore.Construction of Pevensey Fort.353Roman Emperor Constantius II punishes British supporters of the recently defeated usurper, Magnentius, and suppresses paganism.355Julian the Apostate placed in charge of Britain and Gaul.359Julian makes Britain main granary for western Roman army.360Picts and Irish attack northern frontier.367The Great Conspiracy: Sustained raids by Picts, Irish, and Saxons. Hadrian's Wall abandoned and military commander Fullofaudes captured or killed.368Count Theodosius arrives in Britain with a military task-force, restores administration under Governor Civilis and commander Dulcitius.369Theodosius defeats invaders, builds new watchtowers from Filey to Huntcliff, re-fortifies northern frontier.382Magnus Maximus defeats the Picts and Scots.383Maximus usurps control of the Empire, taking troops from Britain and abandoning the forts at Chester and the Pennines.397Saint Ninian converts the region around Galloway to Christianity.More Alchetron TopicsReferences4th century in Roman Britain Wikipedia (Text) CC BY-SASimilar Topics
