Battle of Mons Graupius

The Battle of Mons Graupius (83 CE) took place during the Roman invasion of Scotland.
It was fought between the Caledonian Confederacy led by Calgacus, and the Roman Legions led by the Governor of Britannia, Agricola.

The location is unknown, but may have been Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
Prior to the Battle, Tacitus recorded a moving speech made by Calgacus to his armies in which he exhorted them to fight the invader.
The speech is famous for using the phrase where Calgacus described the Roman Empire as They make a desert and call it peace'.
The Battle resulted in a Roman Victory over the Caledonii.
Tacitus wrote in his Work, ‘Agricola’, that up to 10,000 Caledonian tribesmen were killed, but at least 20,000 escaped to fight in later battles.

Inchtuthil Legionary Fortress is located near Perth and was built for the Campaign between 82-83 CE by the Legio XX Valeria Victrix, and the Legio II Adiutrix, who stayed at the Fortress until 86-7 CE.
It was part of Gnaeus Julius Agricola‘s invasion of the Scottish Highlands in 82-83 CE.
The Legions here would almost certainly have fought at the Battle of Mons Graupius.

Inverurie