4th Century in Roman Britain - Events

Events

  • 301
    • Emperor Diocletian fixes the prices of British woollen goods and beer.
  • 306
    • 25 July - Emperor Constantius Chlorus dies at York, after campaigning against the Picts.
  • 314
    • The 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.
  • 343
    • January - Emperor Constans visits Britain, and strengthens northern frontier and Saxon Shore.
    • Construction of Pevensey Fort.
  • 353
    • Byzantine Emperor Constantius II punishes British supporters of the recently defeated usurper, Magnentius, and suppresses paganism.
  • 355
    • Julian the Apostate placed in charge of Britain and Gaul.
  • 359
    • Julian makes Britain main granary for western Roman army.
  • 360
    • Picts and Irish attack northern frontier.
  • 367
    • The Great Conspiracy: Sustained raids by Picts, Irish, and Saxons. Hadrian's Wall abandoned and military commander Fullofaudes captured or killed.
  • 368
    • Count Theodosius arrives in Britain with a military task-force, restores administration under Governor Civilis and commander Dulcitius.
  • 369
    • Theodosius defeats invaders, builds new watchtowers from Filey to Huntcliff, re-fortifies northern frontier.
  • 382
    • Magnus Maximus defeats the Picts and Scots.
  • 383
    • Maximus usurps control of the Empire, taking troops from Britain and abandoning the forts at Chester and the Pennines.
  • 397
    • Saint Ninian converts the region around Galloway to Christianity.

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