To: wagglebee
It was the site of a major rebellion against Roman rule by Queen Boudicca of the Iceni Britons. They destroyed Colchester, St Albans and London. The rebellion was crushed by Roman Legions rushed to the area in a spectacular battle. The Romans were severely outnumbered but won the day with superior tactics. Since the Romans virtually destroyed all the local tribesmen in the battle, the area became even more Roman in flavor afterward.
To: dog breath
Thanks for the additional info, I was unaware of this.
7 posted on
02/12/2005 9:14:50 PM PST by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: dog breath
Queen Boudicca Now there was a gal that would make even Hilliary and Pelozzi quake
10 posted on
02/12/2005 9:30:14 PM PST by
maine-iac7
(...but you can't fool all of the people all of the time - LINCOLN)
To: dog breath
The place where the Romans fought Boudicca was certainly nowhere near Colchester.
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