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Who Built Carpow? A Review of Events in Britain in the Reigns of Commodus and Septimius Severus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2010

John Casey
John Casey
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Institute of Archaeology, University College, London, pjc.attic@virgin.net
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Abstract

A review of epigraphic, numismatic and historical sources examines the episode of the war of Commodus in Britain. The relationship of this event to the present interpretation of the later campaign of Severus is discussed. Current views of the occupation of Hadrian’s Wall are examined in the light of Commodus’ policy in Britain.

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Britannia , Volume 41 , November 2010 , pp. 225 - 235
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Copyright © The Author(s) 2010. Exclusive Licence to Publish: The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies

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