4th century in Roman Britain
Events from the 4th century in Roman Britain.
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Events
- 301
- Emperor Diocletian fixes the prices of British woollen goods and beer.[1]
- 306
- 25 July – Emperor Constantius Chlorus dies at Eboracum (York), after campaigning against the Picts.[1] 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.[1]
- Establishment of initial Christian hierarchy in Britain.[1]
- Three British bishops attend the Council of Arles.[1]
- 343
- January – Emperor Constans visits Britain, and strengthens northern frontier and Saxon Shore.[1]
- Construction of Pevensey Fort.[1]
- 353
- Roman Emperor Constantius II punishes British supporters of the recently defeated usurper, Magnentius, and suppresses paganism.[1]
- 355
- Julian the Apostate placed in charge of Britain and Gaul.[1]
- 359
- Julian makes Britain main granary for western Roman army.[1]
- 360
- 367
- The Great Conspiracy: Sustained raids by Picts, Irish, and Saxons. Hadrian's Wall abandoned and military commander Fullofaudes captured or killed.[1]
- 368
- Count Theodosius arrives in Britain with a military task-force, restores administration under Governor Civilis and commander Dulcitius.[1]
- 369
- 382
- Magnus Maximus defeats the Picts and Scots.[1]
- 383
- 397
- Saint Ninian converts the region around Galloway to Christianity.[1]
References
- Palmer, Alan & Veronica (1992). The Chronology of British History. London: Century Ltd. pp. 24–26. ISBN 0-7126-5616-2.
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