4th century in Roman Britain facts for kids
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Events from the 4th century in Roman Britain.
Events
- 301
- Emperor Diocletian fixes the prices of British woollen goods and beer.
- 306
- 25 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.
- 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
- Roman 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
- 397
- Saint Ninian converts the region around Galloway to Christianity.
See also
- End of Roman rule in Britain
- Sub-Roman Britain
- 5th century in England
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