Corionototae facts for kids

The Corionototae were an ancient group of people. They lived in what is now Northern England. Not much is known about them. They were likely a smaller group within the larger Brigantes tribe. We know about them from a single Roman inscription. This inscription was found in Corbridge. It celebrated a Roman cavalry leader's victory over them. This leader was named Quintus Calpurnius Concessinius. He was a prefect, which means he was a high-ranking officer.

What Does Their Name Mean?

The name Corionototae helps us understand a bit about them. It seems to come from two old words. One word, korio, means 'army'. The other word, totae, means 'tribe' or 'people'.

So, the name Corionototae could mean 'people's army' or 'tribal army'. This might suggest they were a military group. They might have been several clans who joined together. Perhaps they united to fight against the Romans. Another idea is that the name means 'people of the chief'. This would mean they were led by a strong leader.