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| align="center" | [[Image:Roman SPQR banner.svg|30px]] '''4th century in Roman Britain:''' [[Image:Roman SPQR banner.svg|30px]]
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| align="center" | [[3rd century in Roman Britain|3rd century]] | '''4th century''' | [[5th century in England|5th century]]
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Events from the '''[[4th century]] in [[Roman Britain]]'''.
Events from the '''4th century in [[Roman Britain]]'''.


==Events==
==Events==
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** Emperor [[Diocletian]] fixes the prices of British [[wool]]len goods and [[beer]].<ref name=CBH/>
** Emperor [[Diocletian]] fixes the prices of British [[wool]]len goods and [[beer]].<ref name=CBH/>
* '''306'''
* '''306'''
** [[25 July]] - Emperor [[Constantius Chlorus]] dies at [[York]], after campaigning against the [[Pict]]s.<ref name=CBH/>
** 25 July – Emperor [[Constantius Chlorus]] dies at [[Eboracum]] ([[York]]), after campaigning against the [[Picts]].<ref name=CBH/> His son [[Constantine the Great]] is acclaimed as his successor by the troops here.
* '''314'''
* '''314'''
** The reforms of Diocletian take effect, dividing Britain into four provinces and separating military and civilian government.<ref name=CBH/>
** The reforms of Diocletian take effect, dividing Britain into four provinces and separating military and civilian government.<ref name=CBH/>
** Establishment of initial [[Christian]] hierarchy in Britain.<ref name=CBH/>
** Establishment of initial [[Christianity|Christian]] hierarchy in Britain.<ref name=CBH/>
** Three British bishops attend the [[Council of Arles]].<ref name=CBH/>
** Three British bishops attend the [[Synod of Arles|Council of Arles]].<ref name=CBH/>
* '''343'''
* '''343'''
** January - Emperor [[Constans]] visits Britain, and strengthens northern frontier and [[Saxon Shore]].<ref name=CBH/>
** January – Emperor [[Constans]] visits Britain, and strengthens northern frontier and [[Saxon Shore]].<ref name=CBH/>
** Construction of [[Pevensey]] Fort.<ref name=CBH/>
** Construction of [[Pevensey]] Fort.<ref name=CBH/>
* '''353'''
* '''353'''
** Byzantine Emperor [[Constantius II]] punishes British supporters of the recently defeated usurper, [[Magnentius]], and suppresses [[paganism]].<ref name=CBH/>
** Roman Emperor [[Constantius II]] punishes British supporters of the recently defeated usurper, [[Magnentius]], and suppresses [[paganism]].<ref name=CBH/>
* '''355'''
* '''355'''
** [[Julian the Apostate]] placed in charge of Britain and Gaul.<ref name=CBH/>
**[[Julian (emperor)|Julian the Apostate]] placed in charge of Britain and Gaul.<ref name=CBH/>
* '''359'''
* '''359'''
** Julian makes Britain main granary for western Roman army.<ref name=CBH/>
** Julian makes Britain main granary for western Roman army.<ref name=CBH/>
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** [[Magnus Maximus]] defeats the Picts and Scots.<ref name=CBH/>
** [[Magnus Maximus]] defeats the Picts and Scots.<ref name=CBH/>
* '''383'''
* '''383'''
** Maximus usurps control of the Empire, taking troops from Britain and abandoning the forts at [[Chester]] and the [[Pennines]].<ref name=CBH>{{cite book |last=Palmer |first=Alan & Veronica |year=1992 |title= The Chronology of British History|publisher= Century Ltd|location=London|pages= 24-26|isbn= 0-7126-5616-2}}</ref>
** Maximus usurps control of the Empire, taking troops from Britain and abandoning the forts at [[Chester]] and the [[Pennines]].<ref name=CBH>{{cite book |last=Palmer |first=Alan & Veronica |year=1992 |title= The Chronology of British History|publisher= Century Ltd|location=London|pages= 24–26|isbn= 0-7126-5616-2}}</ref>
* '''397'''
* '''397'''
** [[Saint Ninian]] converts the region around [[Galloway]] to Christianity.<ref name=CBH/>
**[[Ninian|Saint Ninian]] converts the region around [[Galloway]] to Christianity.<ref name=CBH/>


==References==
==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[End of Roman rule in Britain]]
*[[Sub-Roman Britain]]
*[[5th century in England]]

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Latest revision as of 04:18, 6 September 2024

Events from the 4th century in Roman Britain.

Events

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Palmer, Alan & Veronica (1992). The Chronology of British History. London: Century Ltd. pp. 24–26. ISBN 0-7126-5616-2.

See also

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